How to do it
Keep your arms fully extended throughout so all elevation comes from the shoulder blades.
- 1
Sit on the leverage machine with a straight back.
- 2
Grasp the handles with a pronated grip.
- 3
Retract your scapula and elevate your shoulders in a shrugging motion.
- 4
Hold for a moment, then slowly lower your shoulders back to the start.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Expert tip
Keep your neck neutral and focus on the movement of your shoulder blades to target the traps.
Common mistakes
- ✕Shrugging without retracting the scapula
- ✕Rolling the shoulders in a circular motion
- ✕Leaning back to heave the weight upward