Shoulder Exercises
SHOULDER SHRUG — Scapular Elevation
Muscles worked: The primary muscles emphasized are the upper trapezius and associated smaller muscles of the region.
Pulley position: Narrow or wide.
Starting position:
•Stand on the platform facing the Power Rods. Reach down and grasp the handles with the palms facing each other or facing backward, as comfort dictates.
•Let your arms hang extending in the direction of the pulleys.
Motion:
•Raise your shoulders toward the back of your head, making sure your neck/head position does not move.
•Slowly allow the shoulders to return downward without slouching or rounding the upper spine.
Key points:
•Do not bend the neck backward or forward while raising the shoulders.
•Do not slouch upon lowering the shoulders
•Keep the spine in erect alignment throughout the entire motion.
•Make sure both shoulders raise evenly.
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BARBELL SHOULDER SHRUG — Scapular Elevation
Muscles worked: The primary muscles emphasized are the upper trapezius and associated smaller muscles of the region.
Pulley position: Low pulleys only.
Starting position:
•Stand on the platform facing the Power Rods. Reach down and grasp the bar with a grip width slightly wider than shoulders, palms facing toward the back.
Motion:
•Raise your shoulders toward the back of your head, making sure your neck/head position does not move.
•Slowly allow the shoulders to return downward without slouching and rounding the upper spine.
Key points:
•Do not bend the neck backward or forward while raising the shoulders.
•Do not slouch upon lowering the shoulders
•Keep the spine in erect alignment throughout the entire motion.
•Make sure both shoulders raise evenly.
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