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Lever Gripless Shrug V. 2 exercise animation

Lever Gripless Shrug V. 2

Category
Back
Target
Traps

This second gripless shrug variation changes the pad or handle setup slightly from the original version, but the core idea is the same — isolate the traps without grip strength becoming the bottleneck. A small range of motion at the top, held briefly, tends to do more here than yanking the weight up fast.

How to Do the Lever Gripless Shrug V. 2

  1. Adjust the seat height and position yourself on the machine with your back against the pad.
  2. Grasp the handles or bars with an overhand grip, keeping your arms straight.
  3. Keeping your back straight, lift your shoulders up towards your ears as high as possible.
  4. Hold the contraction for a moment, then slowly lower your shoulders back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Lever Gripless Shrug V. 2 primarily targets the Traps, with Shoulders as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Forearms.

More Back Exercises

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More Traps Exercises

Band Shrug Band Shrug Band · Traps Barbell Shrug Barbell Shrug Barbell · Traps Cable Shrug Cable Shrug Cable · Traps Dumbbell Decline Shrug Dumbbell Decline Shrug Dumbbell · Traps Dumbbell Decline Shrug V. 2 Dumbbell Decline Shrug V. 2 Dumbbell · Traps Dumbbell Incline Shrug Dumbbell Incline Shrug Dumbbell · Traps

Equipment Alternatives

Don't have leverage machine? These target the same traps with different equipment.

Scapula Dips Scapula Dips Body Weight · Traps Band Shrug Band Shrug Band · Traps Barbell Shrug Barbell Shrug Barbell · Traps Cable Shrug Cable Shrug Cable · Traps

FAQ

What muscles does the Lever Gripless Shrug V. 2 work?
The Lever Gripless Shrug V. 2 primarily targets the traps, with the shoulders and forearms assisting.
What equipment do I need for the Lever Gripless Shrug V. 2?
The Lever Gripless Shrug V. 2 is done with a leverage machine.
What's a good alternative to the Lever Gripless Shrug V. 2?
If you don't have access to a leverage machine, the Scapula Dips targets the same traps using body weight instead.