Stand facing the machine. Take an overhand grip on the bar, with your hands slightly more than shoulder-width apart. If the machine allows it you can grip the bar so that your palms face each other.<\/p>\n

1. Keep your head and back straight and shrug your shoulders as high as possible.<\/p>\n

2. Exhale as you return to the starting position then, repeat the next repetition.<\/p>\n

Notes:
\nThis exercise primarily works the upper part of the trapezius and the levetator scapulae.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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