How to do Leverage Shrug
Secondary muscles
How to do it
- 1
Load the pins to an appropriate weight. Position yourself directly between the handles.
- 2
Grasp the top handles with a comfortable grip, and then lower your hips as you take a breath. Look forward with your head and keep your chest up.
- 3
Drive through the floor with your heels, extending your hips and knees as you rise to a standing position. Keep your arms straight throughout the movement, finishing with your shoulders back. This will be your starting position.
- 4
Raise the weight by shrugging the shoulders towards your ears, moving straight up and down.
- 5
Pause at the top of the motion, and then return the weight to the starting position.
This page is general information. If you have an injury, pain or a health condition, check with a professional before doing this exercise.
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