Traps exercise · leverage machine
Lever Shrug
The lever shrug is a leverage machine exercise that targets the traps, with the shoulders assisting.
- Target muscle
- Traps
- Also works
- Shoulders
- Equipment
- Leverage machine
- Body part
- Back
How to do the lever shrug
- Adjust the seat height and position yourself on the leverage machine with your back against the pad.
- Grasp the handles with an overhand grip and keep your arms straight.
- Keeping your back straight, lift your shoulders up towards your ears as high as possible.
- Hold the contraction for a moment, then slowly lower your shoulders back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Sets and reps
For muscle growth, 3–4 sets of 8–12 reps with 60–90 seconds of rest is a proven starting point. For strength, use a heavier weight for 3–5 sets of 3–6 reps and rest 2–3 minutes. Add a little weight once you hit the top of your rep range on every set.
Muscles worked
The main muscle is the traps. The shoulders work as secondary muscles. See all trap exercises or every machine exercise.
