How to Do Elevated Pike Shoulder Shrug

Elevated Pike Shoulder Shrug is a shoulders exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Elevated Pike Shoulder Shrug

  1. 01Place the feet on a bench or box and hands on the floor, pushing the hips high into a pike.
  2. 02Align the head between the biceps so the torso is near vertical.
  3. 03Lowers the torso slightly by allowing the shoulder blades to retract and elevate toward the ears.
  4. 04Push through the palms to shrug the shoulders upward, lengthening the neck.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Elevated Pike Shoulder Shrug

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Front delts Raises the arm forward and overhead.
  • Rear delts Pulls the arm back and stabilises the shoulder.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Focus on shrugging the shoulders toward the ears while keeping the elbows locked to isolate the upper traps.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Elevated Pike Shoulder Shrug questions

What muscles does Elevated Pike Shoulder Shrug work?

Elevated Pike Shoulder Shrug is catalogued as a shoulders exercise in A90 Training Club, with the shoulders as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Elevated Pike Shoulder Shrug correctly?

Place the feet on a bench or box and hands on the floor, pushing the hips high into a pike. Align the head between the biceps so the torso is near vertical. Lowers the torso slightly by allowing the shoulder blades to retract and elevate toward the ears. Push through the palms to shrug the shoulders upward, lengthening the neck.

What is the A90 coach tip for Elevated Pike Shoulder Shrug?

Focus on shrugging the shoulders toward the ears while keeping the elbows locked to isolate the upper traps.

Is Elevated Pike Shoulder Shrug suitable for beginners?

Elevated Pike Shoulder Shrug is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Elevated Pike Shoulder Shrug?

No. Elevated Pike Shoulder Shrug is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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