How to Do Landmine Shrug

Form Cues

1. 1

   Stand facing the anchor point holding the end of the barbell with both hands, arms extended — shrug your shoulders straight up toward your ears

2. 2

   Hold the top position for a full second, then lower under control

3. 3

   Keep your arms straight throughout — this is a shoulder-elevation movement, not a pull

4. 4

   Keep your knees soft and core braced for a stable base

Common Mistakes

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  Rolling the shoulders forward at the top — shrug straight up, not in circles; the roll adds no trap activation and stresses the AC joint

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  Using the arms or elbows to help lift the bar instead of isolating the traps

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  Rushing through reps without pausing at the top, where the peak contraction happens