Traps · Leverage machine · Beginner
How to do Lever Gripless Shrug
The lever gripless shrug is performed on a leverage machine and targets the trapezius muscles. It involves elevating the shoulders while keeping the arms straight, focusing on the upper back and traps.

- Primary muscle
- Traps
- Equipment
- Leverage machine
- Level
- Beginner
- Category
- Back
How to do Lever Gripless Shrug, step by step
- Adjust the seat height and position yourself on the machine with your back against the pad.
- Grasp the handles or bars with an overhand grip, keeping your arms straight.
- Keeping your back straight, lift your shoulders up towards your ears 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.
Track Lever Gripless Shrug in SPLYT
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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