Press & Shrug

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Written By David Song

PRESS & SHRUG

This is a shoulder strengthening exercise which emphasizes the upward rotation of the scapula to target the upper trapezius. Hold weights starting with your hands at shoulder level. Keep elbows stacked directly below wrists as you raise your hands above your head. At the top of the motion add in an additional shrug to squeeze the upper trapezius muscle. Lower the shrug and reverse the motion to return to starting position.

Muscles Involved:

  • Upper Trapezius

  • Deltoids

  • Levator Scapulae

Related Conditions:

  • Neck Associated Disorder / Neck Pain

  • Upper Trapezius Headaches

  • First Rib Dysfunction

  • Cervicothoracic Junction Dysfunction

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