Small Adjustments, Big Impact: Shrug Variations 🔹 Understanding biomechanics is essential for maximizing muscle engagement in any exercise. Even small adjustments in body position can impact muscle recruitment. In shrugs, a slight shift in posture can change which muscles take on more of the workload: ✅ Upright Posture → Emphasizes the upper trapezius, as it primarily elevates the shoulders. ✅ Leaning Forward → Engages not only the upper trapezius but also the middle trapezius and rhomboids due