Trapezius shoulder shrug
Written By Jayden Ho
Muscles used in this exercise
Trapezius
Purpose
Shoulder shrug is an exercise that aims to revitalize your trapezius (posture) muscle by stimulating blood flow to your neck, shoulders, and upper back.
To do this exercise
Keep your arm straight
Start with low weight and slowly progress
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Jayden Ho
Jayden is a committed Physiotherapist specialising in the treatment of Sports injuries not exclusive to the shoulder, ankle and knee, and Back pain.
He has worked in private practice and hospital settings, and with the Sydney University soccer team prescribing injury prevention, rehab and manual therapy. Jayden is fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.