Shoulder Shrugs
Shoulder Shrugs
Body Position:
- In standing position, arms straight and close to the body, weight (barbell/dumbbell) touching mid-thigh
- Keep head straight, push chest out and elevate shoulders towards ears
- Hold position for 1 second and release shoulders back to starting position
Targeted Muscles
- Trapezius
- Levator Scapulae
Stance & Grip
- Neutral stance, toes are parallel, and shoulder-width apart
- Handover grip, palms facing down; hands are just outside shoulders
RECOMMENDED LINKS
- http://www.fit-2-hit.com - Blog on Athletic Conditioning & Health
- http://www.conditioning-coach.com - Tennis & Conditioning Coach
Positions:
Common Errors:
Arms flex during motion
The back remains convexly curved – no straight line