Overhead Shrugs

Exercise Overview

OVERHEAD SHRUG This is an upper trapezius rehab exercise. Raise your hands overhead with your elbows straight. Shrug your shoulders as high as you can as you reach to the ceiling with your hands. Hold the contraction for 5 seconds and slowly lower your shoulder without dropping your arms and repeat.

Muscles Involved

Upper TrapeziusLevator ScapulaeFirst RibScapulothoracic Joint

Related Conditions

Neck Associated DisorderElevated First Rib DysfunctionThoracic Outlet SyndromeBrachial PlexopathyText NeckForward Head PostureUpper Cross Syndrome

Equipment Needed

No equipment needed

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