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Lever Shrug plate loaded
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Adding the lever shrug plate loaded to your training routine delivers visible gains in upper body density and muscular endurance. Focused on isolating your trapezius while contributing to overall back development, this movement helps build thick upper traps. Using a leverage machine allows you to load heavy weight with continuous support, giving you a smooth mechanical advantage to lock out at the top without worrying about losing control. The result you will notice over time is a significantly stronger, more sculpted upper back frame, which not only looks impressive but also offers better support for your shoulders during heavy compound presses and deadlifts.
How to do it
1. Stand between the machine's levers and position yourself in a squat with your feet flat and apart. 2. Grip the levers with your arms extended, keeping your back straight. 3. Elevate the levers by shrugging your shoulders as high as possible, keeping the rest of your body static. 4. Lower in a controlled manner to the starting position and repeat the movement.
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Muscles worked
Tips
- Keep your arms completely extended during the movement. - Avoid bending your elbows when elevating your shoulders. - Focus on the contraction of the trapezius at the top.
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