Exercise guide

Calf-Machine Shoulder Shrug

CategoryStrength EquipmentMachine ForcePull MechanicIsolation LevelBeginner

How to do the Calf-Machine Shoulder Shrug: step-by-step instructions, muscles worked (Traps), and equipment. Log it in Vantora.

How to perform the Calf-Machine Shoulder Shrug exercise

How to do the Calf-Machine Shoulder Shrug

  1. Position yourself on the calf machine so that the shoulder pads are above your shoulders. Your torso should be straight with the arms extended normally by your side. This will be your starting position.
  2. Raise your shoulders up towards your ears as you exhale and hold the contraction for a full second.
  3. Slowly return to the starting position as you inhale.
  4. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Muscles worked

traps

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