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Kettlebell Shrug

Main muscle
Traps
Muscle group
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Equipment
Kettlebell

How to do it

  1. 1Stand tall holding a kettlebell in each hand at your sides.
  2. 2Keep your arms straight throughout the movement.
  3. 3Shrug your shoulders straight up toward your ears.
  4. 4Squeeze your traps hard at the top.
  5. 5Lower your shoulders back down slowly and repeat.

Coaching cues

  • Shoulders straight up
  • No rolling motion
  • Squeeze traps at the top
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