Leverage Shrug
How to do the Leverage Shrug with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Traps
Forearms
Machine
How to do the Leverage Shrug
- 1
Load the pins to an appropriate weight. Position yourself directly between the handles.
- 2
Grasp the top handles with a comfortable grip, and then lower your hips as you take a breath. Look forward with your head and keep your chest up.
- 3
Drive through the floor with your heels, extending your hips and knees as you rise to a standing position. Keep your arms straight throughout the movement, finishing with your shoulders back. This will be your starting position.
- 4
Raise the weight by shrugging the shoulders towards your ears, moving straight up and down.
- 5
Pause at the top of the motion, and then return the weight to the starting position.
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Leverage Shrug: common questions
What muscles does the Leverage Shrug work?
The Leverage Shrug primarily works the Traps. It also recruits the Forearms as supporting muscles.
Is the Leverage Shrug suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Leverage Shrug is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Leverage Shrug?
To do the Leverage Shrug you'll need a weight machine.
Is the Leverage Shrug a compound or isolation exercise?
The Leverage Shrug is an isolation exercise, it targets the traps through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.
How do I do the Leverage Shrug with correct form?
Load the pins to an appropriate weight. Position yourself directly between the handles. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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