Strength

Calf-Machine Shoulder Shrug

The calf-machine shoulder shrug is a beginner strength exercise for your traps, using machine.

Main muscles
Traps
Equipment
Machine
Level
Beginner
Calf-Machine Shoulder Shrug, starting position
Start
Calf-Machine Shoulder Shrug, end position
Finish

How to do it

  1. Position yourself on the calf machine so that the shoulder pads are above your shoulders. Your torso should be straight with the arms extended normally by your side. This will be your starting position.
  2. Raise your shoulders up towards your ears as you exhale and hold the contraction for a full second.
  3. Slowly return to the starting position as you inhale.
  4. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Alternatives to the calf-machine shoulder shrug

Barbell Shrug Barbell Dumbbell Shrug Dumbbell Standing Dumbbell Upright Row Dumbbell Leverage Shrug Machine Smith Machine Behind the Back Shrug Machine Smith Machine Upright Row Machine