Kettlebell Shrug
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The Kettlebell Shrug focuses on strengthening the trapezius muscles through elevation of the shoulders. This exercise can enhance upper body posture, improve shoulder stability, and is useful for those seeking to build mass in the upper back.
How to do it
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and a kettlebell in each hand.
- Keep arms straight and hang the kettlebells at your sides.
- Lift shoulders towards ears as high as possible.
- Pause briefly at the top, then lower shoulders back down.
- Repeat for desired repetitions, maintaining proper posture.
Muscles worked
Primary Trapezius Upper Fibers
Secondary Levator Scapulae Rhomboids