Calf-Machine Shoulder Shrug
A beginner isolation strength exercise that works the traps, using a machine.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Calf-Machine Shoulder Shrug
- 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.
- Raise your shoulders up towards your ears as you exhale and hold the contraction for a full second.
- Slowly return to the starting position as you inhale.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Muscles Worked
Alternatives to Calf-Machine Shoulder Shrug
10 movements that train the same primary muscle, closest substitutes first — same kind of training, then variations of the movement itself, then a similar difficulty.
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Smith Machine Behind the Back Shrug
A beginner isolation strength exercise that works the traps, using a machine.
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Barbell Shrug
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Barbell Shrug Behind The Back
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Dumbbell Shrug
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Leverage Shrug
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Smith Machine Upright Row
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Cable Shrugs
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Scapular Pull-Up
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Standing Dumbbell Upright Row
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Upright Row - With Bands
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do calf-machine shoulder shrug work?
Calf-Machine Shoulder Shrug primarily works the traps.
What equipment do I need for calf-machine shoulder shrug?
Calf-Machine Shoulder Shrug uses machines.
Calf-Machine Shoulder Shrug: is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. Calf-Machine Shoulder Shrug is rated beginner. Movements you can learn in a session, with a low skill floor and a forgiving failure mode.
What can I do instead of calf-machine shoulder shrug?
Smith Machine Behind the Back Shrug, Barbell Shrug, Barbell Shrug Behind The Back train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my calf-machine shoulder shrug reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; calf-machine shoulder shrug can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
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