Band shrug demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand on the middle of the band, hold its ends in your hands
  • 2With a straight back, raise your shoulders towards your ears as high as possible
  • 3Hold for a brief moment at the top
  • 4Lower your shoulders back to the initial position

Tips:

  • Keep your neck in a neutral position
  • Avoid using your biceps to do the work, focus on shrugging with your shoulders and traps
  • Do not twist your body during the exercise
  • Breathe out as you lift your shoulders and breathe in as you lower.

Band shrug Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs