How the Overhead Shrug Improves Shoulder Health & Posture
The overhead shrug simultaneously works your shoulder and trap muscles to improve posture.
The shrug is a highly effective exercise for strengthening your back, specifically...
Standing Dumbbell Upright Row – Exercise Guide
Standing Dumbbell Upright Row (Traps) - Exercise Guide
Muscles worked: Traps
Equipment needed: Barbell
Instructions
1. Hold a dumbbell in each hand with palms facing forward and a grip that...
Smith Machine Shrug – Exercise Guide
Smith Machine Shrug (Traps) - Exercise Guide
Muscles worked: Traps
Equipment needed: Smith Machine
Instructions
1. Set the bar height on the smith machine near the middle of your thighs....
Dumbbell Shrug – Exercise Guide
Dumbbell Shrug (Traps) - Exercise Guide
Muscles worked: Traps
Equipment needed: Dumbbells
Instructions
1. Stand with an upright torso with a shoulder-width stance as you hold a dumbbell in each...
Barbell Shrug – Exercise Guide
Barbell Shrug (Traps) - Exercise Guide
Muscles worked: Traps
Equipment needed: Barbell
Instructions
1. Stand with a shoulder-width stance as you hold a barbell with a pronated (palms facing the...