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.

Lever Gripless Shrug demonstration
Primary muscle
Traps
Also works
Shoulders and Forearms
Level
Beginner
Category
Back

How to do Lever Gripless Shrug, step by step

  1. Adjust the seat height and position yourself on the machine with your back against the pad.
  2. Grasp the handles or bars with an overhand grip, keeping your arms straight.
  3. Keeping your back straight, lift your shoulders up towards your ears as high as possible.
  4. Hold the contraction for a moment, then slowly lower your shoulders back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

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

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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