These heavy machine cheat-shrugs have been my go-to for upper traps lately. Here are a few benefits I’ve noticed: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1. By slightly cheating the weight up, you can overload the eccentric and stretch so much more than you ever could with a strict shrug. This isn’t an argument I’d use for many body parts (usually stricter, more controlled form is better). However, when it comes to the traps, I’ve noticed that a common thread amongst people who have had the most impressive natural upper trap

19K views · 229 reactions |  upper trap stretch. This stretch feels good as a quick way to release this muscle. See your doctor prior to any exercise you see online or for specific pain. #uppertraps #trapezius #neckstretch | Bannockburn Chiropractic & Physical Therapy | Facebook