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Machine Shrug
How to
Machine- 1 Stand or sit under the pads, arms straight on the handles.
- 2 Shrug the shoulders straight up.
- 3 Hold briefly, then lower fully.
Tips
- The pads carry the load on the shoulders, so the grip does not limit the set.
- Lift straight up and pause at the top.
- Use the full range and let the shoulders sink at the bottom.
Common mistakes
- Bending the knees to bounce the weight up.
- Rolling the shoulders.
- Tiny reps with too much weight.
In these plans
Not part of a built-in plan. Add it to any workout from the exercise picker.
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Log it in Volu(me)
Add Machine Shrug to any workout. Next time the app fills in the weight and reps from your last session and marks a new best set the moment you tick it.