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Animated demonstration of the lever shrug exercise, targeting the Traps using Leverage machine.

lever shrug

Body part
Back
Equipment
Leverage machine
Target muscle
Traps
Secondary muscles
shoulders

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Adjust the seat height and position yourself on the leverage machine with your back against the pad.

  2. Step 2: Grasp the handles with an overhand grip and keep your arms straight.

  3. Step 3: Keeping your back straight, lift your shoulders up towards your ears as high as possible.

  4. Step 4: Hold the contraction for a moment, then slowly lower your shoulders back down to the starting position.

  5. Step 5: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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