Calf-Machine Shoulder Shrug

Calf-Machine Shoulder Shrug — Start position — Start position

Calf-Machine Shoulder Shrug — End position — End position

Region: Shoulder & Scapula
Equipment: Machine
Category: Strength
Level: Beginner
Mechanic: isolation
Force: pull

Muscles worked

traps

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

Position yourself on the calf machine so that the shoulder pads are above your shoulders. Your torso should be straight with the arms extended normally by your side. This will be your starting position.
Raise your shoulders up towards your ears as you exhale and hold the contraction for a full second.
Slowly return to the starting position as you inhale.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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