Cambered Barbell Seated Shrug

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Instructions Preparation Sit on end of bench and grasp cambered bar from beneath with overhand or mixed grip. 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 Shoulder Shrug Errors.

Classification  Utility: Basic or Auxiliary  Mechanics: Isolated  Force: Pull Muscles Target Trapezius, Upper Synergists Trapezius, Middle Levator Scapulae Stabilizers No significant stabilizers