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Inverted Shrug
Description: The inverted shrug is a bodyweight scapular exercise performed hanging under a bar in an inverted row position. Keeping the arms straight, you retract the shoulder blades to pull the chest toward the bar, training the mid and lower traps. Benefits: Profile: Equipment: Bodyweight Type: Bodyweight (Isolation) Resistance Type: Body Weight Level: Beginner Muscles:…
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Suspended Inverted Shrug
Description: The Suspended Inverted Shrug is a scapular exercise where you keep the arms straight and retract the shoulder blades to pull the chest up while suspended, training the mid and lower traps and scapular control. Benefits: Profile: Equipment: Suspension Trainer Type: Bodyweight (Isolation) Resistance Type: Body Weight Level: Intermediate Muscles: Primary Muscles Secondary Muscles…
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Kettlebell Sumo High Pull Shrug
Description: The Kettlebell Sumo High Pull Shrug is an explosive vertical pull that drives the weight from the hips up toward the chest with the elbows leading, training the traps and deltoids with a power emphasis. Benefits: Profile: Equipment: Kettlebells Type: Strength and Power Resistance Type: Free Weight Level: Intermediate Muscles: Primary Muscles Secondary Muscles…
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Cable Duel Pulley Shrug
Description: The Cable Duel Pulley Shrug lifts the weight by elevating the shoulders straight up toward the ears, isolating the upper trapezius. It builds the size and strength of the upper traps. Benefits: Profile: Equipment: Cable Machine Type: Strength Training Machine Resistance Type: Cable Level: Beginner Muscles: Primary Muscles Secondary Muscles Classification: Mechanics: Isolated Force:…
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Cable Single Arm Shrug
Description: The Cable Single Arm Shrug lifts the weight by elevating the shoulders straight up toward the ears, isolating the upper trapezius. It builds the size and strength of the upper traps. Benefits: Profile: Equipment: Cable Machine Type: Strength Training Machine Resistance Type: Cable Level: Beginner Muscles: Primary Muscles Secondary Muscles Classification: Mechanics: Isolated Force:…
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Lever Plate Loaded Shrug
Description: The Lever Plate Loaded Shrug lifts the weight by elevating the shoulders straight up toward the ears, isolating the upper trapezius. It builds the size and strength of the upper traps. Benefits: Profile: Equipment: Plate Loaded Machine Type: Strength Training Machine Resistance Type: Plate Loaded Level: Beginner Muscles: Primary Muscles Secondary Muscles Classification: Mechanics:…
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Lever Plate Loaded Grip Less Shrug
Description: The Lever Plate Loaded Grip Less Shrug lifts the weight by elevating the shoulders straight up toward the ears, isolating the upper trapezius. It builds the size and strength of the upper traps. Benefits: Profile: Equipment: Plate Loaded Machine Type: Strength Training Machine Resistance Type: Plate Loaded Level: Beginner Muscles: Primary Muscles Secondary Muscles…
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Lever Plate Loaded Seated Shrug
Description: The Lever Plate Loaded Seated Shrug lifts the weight by elevating the shoulders straight up toward the ears, isolating the upper trapezius. It builds the size and strength of the upper traps. Benefits: Profile: Equipment: Plate Loaded Machine Type: Strength Training Machine Resistance Type: Plate Loaded Level: Beginner Muscles: Primary Muscles Secondary Muscles Classification:…
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Lever Selectorized Shrug
Description: The Lever Selectorized Shrug lifts the weight by elevating the shoulders straight up toward the ears, isolating the upper trapezius. It builds the size and strength of the upper traps. Benefits: Profile: Equipment: Selectorized Machine Type: Strength Training Machine Resistance Type: Selectorized (Weight Stack) Level: Beginner Muscles: Primary Muscles Secondary Muscles Classification: Mechanics: Isolated…
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Lever Selectorized Grip Less Shrug
Description: The Lever Selectorized Grip Less Shrug lifts the weight by elevating the shoulders straight up toward the ears, isolating the upper trapezius. It builds the size and strength of the upper traps. Benefits: Profile: Equipment: Selectorized Machine Type: Strength Training Machine Resistance Type: Selectorized (Weight Stack) Level: Beginner Muscles: Primary Muscles Secondary Muscles Classification:…
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Isometric Back Extension Hold
Description: The Isometric Back Extension Hold is a posterior chain exercise that strengthens the lower back. Isometric holds build lower back and core endurance to support heavy lifting. Benefits: Profile: Equipment: Bodyweight Type: Bodyweight (Compound) Resistance Type: Body Weight Level: Intermediate Muscles: Primary Muscles Secondary Muscles Classification: Mechanics: Isometric Force: Pull Utility: Auxiliary Instructions: Common…
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Barbell Shrug
Description: The Barbell Shrug lifts the weight by elevating the shoulders straight up toward the ears, isolating the upper trapezius. It builds the size and strength of the upper traps. Benefits: Profile: Equipment: Barbell Type: Strength Training (Isolation) Resistance Type: Free Weight Level: Beginner Muscles: Primary Muscles Secondary Muscles Classification: Mechanics: Isolated Force: Pull Utility:…
