trapsband

band shrug

band shrug is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and place the band under your feet, holding the ends with your hands.

Step 2

Keep your arms straight and relaxed, and let the band hang in front of your thighs.

Step 3

Engage your traps by shrugging your shoulders upward, lifting the band as high as possible.

Step 4

Hold the contraction for a moment, then slowly lower your shoulders back down to the starting position.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

traps

Secondary muscles

shoulders

Primary body parts

neck

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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