Shrugs with Resistance Bands

 

Targets the traps.

With two resistance bands and one stable object: The resistance bands are at the lowest level on the stable object. Attach a handle or an ankle strap to each resistance band. Face and stand at a distance from the stable object. Stand straight while rounding your upper back a little bit or slant backward to lessen hurting your lower back. Hold the handles with your left hand and right hand at a shoulder width distance from each other, palms facing down. If using ankle straps, your left hand and right hand are at a shoulder width distance from each other, palms facing down. Your feet are at a narrower than a shoulder width distance from each other. Bend your legs a little bit. Your chest is up. Your arms are straight and a little bent so that your elbows aren't overextended. Lift your shoulders upwards and behind you. Pause. Return to the starting position.

With two resistance bands and two stable objects: Two stable objects are side by side with the resistance bands at the lowest level. Attach a handle or ankle strap to each resistance band. Face and stand at a distance from the stable objects. Stand straight while rounding your upper back a little bit or slant backward to lessen hurting your lower back. Hold the handles with your left hand and right hand, palms facing down. If using ankle straps, your palms face down. Your feet are at a narrower than a shoulder width distance from each other. Bend your legs a little bit. Your chest is up. Your arms are straight and a little bent so that your elbows aren't overextended. Lift your shoulders upwards and behind you. Pause. Return to the starting position.

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