Scaption and Shrug

Muscle Groups: Traps, Shoulders

Scaption and Shrug focuses on Traps, Shoulders.

How to Perform

Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Scaption and Shrug with proper form and technique.

  1. 1

    Stand up tall with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a light weight in each hand at your sides.

  2. 2

    Raise your arms in a Y shape in front of you while keeping a slight bend in your elbows, engaging your shoulders.

  3. 3

    Lower your arms back to your sides and then perform a shrug by raising your shoulders up towards your ears, then release them back down.

Tips for Success

These tips will help you perform Scaption and Shrug safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.

  • Keep your shoulders relaxed and avoid pulling them up during the Y raise to maintain proper form.

  • Use light weights to prevent strain; prioritize control over lifting heavy.

  • Ensure your elbows stay slightly bent throughout the movement to avoid locking them.

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