Lever Shrug

Instructions

Preparation

Stand holding lever bar with shoulder width overhand or mixed grip.

Execution

Elevate shoulders as high as possible. Lower and repeat.

Comments

Since this movement becomes more difficult as full shoulder elevation is achieved, a height criteria for shoulder elevation may be needed. For example, raising the shoulders until the slope of the shoulders become horizontal may be considered adequate depending upon individual body structure

Muscles

Target: The primary muscle intended for exercise.

• Trapezius, Upper (Shoulder (Upper), Upper Traps)

Synergists: A muscle that assists another muscle to accomplish a movement.

• Trapezius, Middle (Back (Upper), Traps)

  

   
• Levator Scapulae (Shoulder (Upper), Neck (Rear))

Stabilizers: A muscle that contracts with no significant movement to maintain a posture or fixate a joint.

• Erector Spinae Lower Back