shrugs with lateral arms

Instructions

• Set-up: With a neutral spine and bracing through the core, raise your arms straight out to your sides until they are parallel to the floor. Your body will look like a 'T' from the front.
• Lift: Initiate the movement by contracting your traps, raising your shoulders and arms upwards. Hold the position at the top for the prescribed time, maintaining tension and contracting through the traps.
• Optional weighting: Light household objects, like books, cans or milk jugs can be used to eventually weight the movement.

Muscle Roles in shrugs with lateral arms