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.

Circular Lever Gripless Shrug demonstration
Primary muscle
Traps
Also works
Shoulders and Forearms
Level
Beginner
Category
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How to do Circular Lever Gripless Shrug, step by step

  1. Adjust the seat height and position yourself on the leverage machine.
  2. Grasp the handles with your palms facing inwards and your arms fully extended. Perform with circular intensity.
  3. Keeping your back straight, exhale and elevate your shoulders as high as possible.
  4. Hold the contraction for a brief moment, then inhale and slowly lower your shoulders back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Circular Lever Gripless Shrug works your traps as the main mover, with help from your shoulders and forearms.

Track Circular Lever Gripless Shrug in SPLYT

Circular Lever Gripless Shrug is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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