Suspended Inverted Shrug
The Suspended Inverted Shrug 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: Grasp gymnastics rings, one in each hand. Sit on mat between parallel bars. Kick legs up inverting and balancing body upside down. 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 may result in very serious injury. To decrease potential of injury, position gymnastic rings over well padded surface, only high enough to allow full range of motion.
Alternative Exercises
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