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| Machine
Standing Shrugs |
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Purpose
of this exercise: TO DEVELOP THE TRAPEZIUS, RHOMBOIDS,
DELTOIDS
Be careful not to cheat on this exercise- it's easy
to let your legs initiate the movement.
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| Technique |
| 1. |
Remove
the bench and use the bench-press station on the
machine. |
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| 2. |
Face
the machine, grasp the handles using a pronated
grip with arms extended, and lift the bar to your
waist (starting position). |
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Without
bending your elbows, lift your shoulders toward
your head, rotate your shoulders back; then return
to the starting position. |
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| CAUTIONS!! |
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This exercise may place excessive pressure on your intervertebral
disks, so don't do it if you have back trouble. |
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