Exercise
Band Shrug
Also known as: resistance band shrug, band trap shrug
Band Shrug is a isolation exercise for the traps. Main target: upper traps. Also works: traps. Equipment: bands.
Muscles worked
How to do it
- Stand on the middle of a resistance band and hold the ends at your sides with straight arms.
- Shrug your shoulders straight up toward your ears against the band's resistance.
- Pause at the top, then lower the shoulders fully and repeat.
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Upright Row - With Bands
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Band Assisted Pull-Up
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Band Lat Pulldown
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Alternatives with other equipment
Dumbbell Shrug
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Barbell Shrug
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Cable Shrugs
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Calf-Machine Shoulder Shrug
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Smith Machine Behind the Back Shrug
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Kettlebell Sumo High Pull
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