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Band shrug
Muscles involved
The band shrug lifts your shoulders against a band. It strengthens the traps and upper back anywhere.
How to do it
- Step on the band with both feet and hold the ends with your arms at your sides.
- Elevate your shoulders towards your ears without bending your elbows.
- Hold for one second at the top to emphasize the trapezius contraction.
- Lower slowly, maintaining tension throughout the path.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Elevate your shoulders directly towards your ears. - Keep your arms straight. - Control the descent.
Difficulty
PrincipianteFrequently asked questions
Band shrug: which muscles does it work?
Band shrug mainly works: Back, Trapezius. It also involves: Trapezius upper fibers, Levator scapulae, Trapezius middle fibers.
What is Band shrug good for?
The band shrug lifts your shoulders against a band. It strengthens the traps and upper back anywhere.
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