Lever Shrug
Step by step
How to perform
- Keep your back straight, head up, and shoulders relaxed, then slowly elevate your shoulders as high as you can as if you're trying to touch your ears, keeping your arms straight.
- Pause for a moment at the top of the movement to feel the contraction in your trapezius muscles.
- Slowly lower your shoulders back to the starting position, ensuring you maintain control of the weight throughout.
- Repeat this movement for the desired number of repetitions while maintaining the correct posture and form.
Overview
About this exercise
The Lever Shrug is a strength exercise that primarily targets the upper trapezius muscles, helping to enhance shoulder stability and improve posture. It is suitable for individuals at all fitness levels, particularly those seeking to build upper body strength or athletes involved in sports requiring strong shoulder girdle. Individuals may want to perform this exercise to alleviate neck tension, improve their lifting capabilities, or enhance their athletic performance.
Coaching cues
Form tips
A common mistake is to rush through the exercise, using momentum to lift and lower the weight. This not only reduces the effectiveness of the exercise but also increases the risk of injury. Instead, lift the weight in a controlled manner, hold for a second at the top of the movement, and then lower slowly.
Some people have a tendency to roll their shoulders forward or backward during the shrug, which can lead to shoulder and neck strain. Keep your shoulders straight and only move them up and down.
Do not crane your neck forward or backward while performing this exercise as it can cause
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