Lever Shrug

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Learn how to do the Lever Shrug with proper form and technique. This leverage machine exercise primarily targets your Traps, with secondary emphasis on Shoulders.

Lever Shrug exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Lever Shrug

Follow these steps to perform the Lever Shrug with correct form:

  1. 1Adjust the seat height and position yourself on the leverage machine with your back against the pad.
  2. 2Grasp the handles with an overhand grip and keep your arms straight.
  3. 3Keeping your back straight, lift your shoulders up towards your ears as high as possible.
  4. 4Hold the contraction for a moment, then slowly lower your shoulders back down to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Lever Shrug Muscles Worked

Primary

traps

Secondary

shoulders

Exercise Details

Equipment
leverage machine
Body Part
back
Category
Extended

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