Traps · Leverage machine · Beginner
How to do Circular Lever Gripless Shrug
The lever gripless shrug is performed on a leverage machine to target the trapezius muscles by elevating the shoulders without gripping the handles. This isolates the traps and minimizes forearm involvement.

- Primary muscle
- Traps
- Equipment
- Leverage machine
- Level
- Beginner
- Category
- Back
How to do Circular Lever Gripless Shrug, step by step
- Adjust the seat height and position yourself on the leverage machine.
- Grasp the handles with your palms facing inwards and your arms fully extended. Perform with circular intensity.
- Keeping your back straight, exhale and elevate your shoulders as high as possible.
- Hold the contraction for a brief moment, then inhale and slowly lower your shoulders back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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