Instructions
Preparation
- Stand holding barbell with a overhand or mixed grip; shoulder width or slightly wider.
Execution
- Elevate shoulders as high as possible. Lower and repeat.
Comments
- Since this movement becomes more difficult as full shoulder elevation is achieved, a height criteria for shoulder elevation may be needed. For example, raising the shoulders until the slope of the shoulders become horizontal may be considered adequate depending upon individual body structure. Also see ROM Criteria and Shoulder Shrug Errors.
Classification
| Utility: | Basic |
| Mechanics: | Isolated |
| Force: | Pull |