Band Shrug

Body region

• Neck
• Back

Muscles

Main

• Trapezius

Helps

• Levator Scapulae
• Rhomboids

Holds

• Erector Spinae
• Flexor Digitorum Superficialis

Equipment

• Resistance Band

Technique

1. Stand on the middle of a resistance band with feet hip-width apart and hold an end in each hand by your sides.
2. Keep the arms straight and the chest tall.
3. Raise your shoulders straight up toward your ears, squeezing the upper traps.
4. Pause briefly and lower slowly.

Cues

• Move straight up and down.
• Hold the top for a moment.

Common mistakes

• Rolling the shoulders.
• Bending the elbows.
• Pushing the head forward.

Alternatives

• Dumbbell Shrug
• Barbell Shrug