Machine Shrug
The shrug on a machine, which holds the handles in line for you.
How to do it
Setup
Stand or sit in the machine, handles at the sides, arms long.
Steps
- Shrug straight up to the ears.
- Hold the squeeze for a beat.
- Lower into a full stretch.
Common mistakes
Rolling the shoulders: vertical only; the machine's line agrees. Rushed pumping: the traps love the pause. Standing loose: brace before heavy sets.
Breathing
Exhale on the shrug, inhale lowering.
