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Lever Shrug bench press machine
Muscles involved
The lever shrug loads the traps on a machine. It lets you go heavy without worrying about balance.
How to do it
- Stand in front of the machine and grip the handles above your head with a wide grip.
- Shrug your shoulders towards your ears as high as possible, keeping your head static.
- Hold the contraction for a moment in the top position, feeling the work in your trapezius.
- Lower in a controlled manner to the starting position and repeat the movement.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Keep your head in a neutral position during the entire movement. - Avoid bending your elbows when elevating your shoulders. - Focus on the contraction of the upper trapezius.
Difficulty
IntermedioFrequently asked questions
Lever Shrug bench press machine: which muscles does it work?
Lever Shrug bench press machine mainly works: Trapezius, Back. It also involves: Trapezius upper fibers, Levator scapulae, Trapezius middle fibers.
