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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