Bodyweight Standing Shrug (female)

Bodyweight Standing Shrug demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand straight with your feet shoulder-width apart
  • 2Lift your shoulders up towards your ears as high as you can
  • 3Hold this shrug position for a second
  • 4Slowly lower your shoulders back down
  • 5Repeat this process for the desired amount of repetitions

Tips:

  • Keep your torso straight and stable throughout the exercise
  • Avoid rolling your shoulders as it may lead to an injury
  • Breathe in while you lift your shoulders and breathe out as you lower them
  • Try to create as much distance as possible between your shoulders and ears when you shrug

Bodyweight Standing Shrug Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs