Kettlebell Shrug
- Category
- Back
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Equipment
- Kettlebells
- Primary muscles
- Trapezius
- Secondary muscles
- Rhomboids, Levator Scapulae
How to do it
- Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart, holding a kettlebell in each hand at your sides.
- Shrug your shoulders straight up toward your ears as high as you can.
- Hold briefly at the top and squeeze your upper traps.
- Lower your shoulders slowly to the starting position and repeat.
Form tips
- Keep your arms straight; don't bend your elbows to help.
- Lift straight up and lower straight down without rolling your shoulders.
- Keep your chest up and your chin level.
