Gittleson Shrug
Exercise Overview
The gittleson shrug is a full range of motion scapular elevation and cervical lateral flexion strengthening exercise. This exercise may be completed in a seated or standing position. Start by holding a weight such as a kettlebell or dumbbell in the target shoulder’s hand. Begin to elevate the scapula by shrugging the shoulders while simultaneously bending your neck to the same side. Complete a repetition by slowly lowering the shoulder and bending the neck to the opposite side.
Muscles Involved
upper trapeziuslevator scapulae
Related Conditions
cervicogenic headachesupper trapezius myalgiaupper cross syndrometext neckmyofascial referral headachesupper trapezius repetitive strainacute torticollis (late stage rehabilitation)
