Band Shrug
Back ·Band ·Beginner
Muscles worked
Trapezius
Shoulders
How to do Band Shrug
- Stand on the middle of a band with feet shoulder-width apart, holding one handle in each hand at your sides.
- Stand tall with arms straight, shoulders relaxed down, and chin slightly tucked for a neutral neck.
- Lift both shoulders straight up toward your ears, keeping your arms straight and elbows soft.
- Pause briefly at the top, squeezing the upper traps under the band's peak tension.
- Lower your shoulders back down with control over a 2 to 3 second eccentric, fighting the band.
- Repeat for 12 to 20 reps, focusing on the trap squeeze at the top rather than the speed.
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