How to do it
Keep your chin level and your eyes forward during every rep.
- 1
Stand between the lever arms and position them at the sides of your body.
- 2
Stand upright with your chest out and shoulders back.
- 3
Elevate your shoulders straight up towards your ears.
- 4
Pause at the top, then lower the shoulders back to the starting position.
Expert tip
Focus on elevating your shoulders straight upwards without rolling them to effectively target the traps.
Common mistakes
- ✕Flexing the elbows to lift the lever arms
- ✕Dropping the shoulders fast from the top
- ✕Using the legs to bounce into each rep