band shrug
The band shrug is an exercise targeting the trapezius muscles using a resistance band. It is performed by standing on the band, holding the ends, and shrugging the shoulders upward to engage the traps.
Difficulty
Equipment: band
Duration: 30seconds
Calories: ~6/per minute
STRENGTH
Target Muscle
trapsUPPER PULL
Secondary Muscles
shoulders
Instructions
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and place the band under your feet, holding the ends with your hands.
- Keep your arms straight and relaxed, and let the band hang in front of your thighs.
- Engage your traps by shrugging your shoulders upward, lifting the band as high as possible.
- Hold the contraction for a moment, then slowly lower your shoulders back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
