Inverted Shrug (on parallel bars)
The Inverted Shrug (on parallel bars) primarily works the Trapezius (Upper), with secondary activation of the Levator Scapulae, Trapezius (Middle). It is a bodyweight isolation exercise at intermediate difficulty.
A bodyweight isolation pull exercise targeting the Trapezius (Upper).
| Equipment | Bodyweight |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Isolation |
| Force | Pull |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Trapezius (Upper) |
| Secondary | Levator Scapulae, Trapezius (Middle) |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Trapezius (Upper) (back)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Levator Scapulae (neck)
- Secondary Muscle Trapezius (Middle) (back)
Instructions
- Preparation: Stand between parallel bars. Squat down and grasp parallel bars from above. Kick legs up inverting and balancing body upside down. Legs can be kept bent or straight, positioned vertically. Execution: Raise body up a high as possible by pulling shoulders toward ears. Lower body to original position and repeat. Comments: Falling from an inverted position or hitting head on structural bar when flipping body may result in very serious injury. Adequate clearance must be allowed for head to clear any obstruction during both inversion and dismount.
Alternative Exercises
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