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Summary: Learn how to do the seated shrug shoulder exercise from a seated position with a demonstration from our fitness expert in this free how to video lesson on shoulder exercises.
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" The next exercise I’m going to demonstrate is the seated shoulder shrug. Make sure that you adjust the seat so that when you reach down for the bar your arms are fully extended without having to lock your elbows. Go ahead and sit up against the pad. Navel into your spine. Loose grip on the bars. You want to bring your shoulders up to your ears, releasing your head back. Exhale as you lift and lower so that you don’t let the bar touch the machine. Lift and lower. Keep your head, neck and back in one line. Exhale and inhale. Very good. And inhale. Exhale and inhale, very good. Inhale. Very good. Lower. Perfect. Make sure your abs are tight the whole time. Try not to let your back arch. "
eHow Article: Seated Shoulder Shrug Exercise