Resistance Band Shrug
The resistance band shrug provides accommodating resistance that peaks at full elevation, matching where the traps are strongest. Stand on a band and shrug the ends to build trap size anywhere.
How to Perform
Stand on the center of a heavy band, feet hip-width apart, and hold both ends.
Stand tall and shrug your shoulders straight up toward your ears.
Hold the top position for a two-count squeeze.
Lower slowly — fight the band pull on the way down for a controlled eccentric.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Using a band that is too light to create meaningful resistance at the top.
Rolling the shoulders instead of shrugging straight up and down.
Bending at the elbows or hips to create slack in the band.
Muscle Activation
Variations
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