Machine Gripless Shrug
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The Machine Gripless Shrug is a compound exercise that mainly works the traps, with help from the neck and back. You'll need: standing calf raise machine.
Required Equipment
Machine Gripless Shrug Muscles Worked
Primary
Upper Traps (trapezius, upper fibers)
Secondary
Neck (back) (levator scapulae); Rhomboids (Shoulder Blade) (rhomboids, major & minor)
Machine Gripless Shrug Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Machine Gripless Shrug
Approach the lever machine equipped with a shoulder pad mechanism.
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your back straight.
Position your shoulders under the pads and stand upright.
Brace your core and maintain a neutral spine throughout the movement.
Execute the shrug by elevating your shoulders as high as possible without bending your elbows or using your arms to lift.
Squeeze your traps at the top of the movement for a moment.
Slowly lower your shoulders back to the starting position, feeling a stretch in your traps.
Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions and sets.
Make sure to adjust the weight to a level that allows you to perform the exercise with proper form and without compromising the movement by using momentum. It's important to maintain control throughout the entire range of motion. If the machine has adjustable settings, make sure that the shoulder pads are at the correct height for your body to ensure comfort and effectiveness.
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Machine Gripless Shrug FAQs
What muscles does the Machine Gripless Shrug work?
The Machine Gripless Shrug mainly works the traps, with help from the neck and back. The main muscles are the trapezius.
What equipment do you need for the Machine Gripless Shrug?
Standing calf raise machine.
Is the Machine Gripless Shrug a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Machine Gripless Shrug go on?
It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Machine Gripless Shrug variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Barbell Decline Shrug, Cable Seated Reverse Shrug, Cable Single-Arm 30-Degree Shrug and Jump & Shrug.
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