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Machine shrug: how to do it
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Grip the handles, arms straight
Starting position
Stand or sit in the machine depending on the model, grip the handles and keep your arms straight.
The movement
Lift your shoulders straight toward your ears, pause briefly and lower them with control.
Most common mistake
Don't pull with your arms, keep them straight and raise the handles by lifting your shoulders.
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