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Seated / Standing Shrug

Name: Plate Loaded Seated / Standing Shrug
Brand: hammer strength

The Plate Loaded Seated / Standing Shrug by Hammer Strength delivers raw trap-building performance—whether athletes are locked in or standing tall. Built for those who know that upper-body strength isn’t just about pressing or pulling—it’s about how you carry it all. This machine hits the upper traps hard while giving athletes the freedom to load heavy and move with purpose.

Seated or standing, the movement stays locked in and explosive, building the type of strength that shows up on the field, in the ring, or under the bar.

Dimensions (L x W x H): 40 x 60 x 49 in (102 x 152 x 124 cm)

Product Weight: 235 lb (107 kg)

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The Shrug—Refined

This isn’t a one-size-fits-all seated shrug machine. It’s a plate loaded workhorse built for athletes who train with purpose. Whether you’re locked in for controlled, seated reps or standing tall to simulate the demands of heavy carries and contact, this machine meets you where your intensity lives. No awkward barbell balancing. No gimmicks. Just pure trap-focused power with an uncompromising build—Hammer style.

Made to Handle High Loads

The side-positioned handles on this Hammer Strength shrug machine aren’t just a design choice — they’re a commitment to better training. Angled and spaced for natural alignment of the traps and shoulders, they help athletes lift heavy without cheating form. That means less stress on the joints and more stress where it counts: the muscle. Pile on the plates. Stay locked in. Hit traps the right way.

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Specs

Dimensions (L x W x H)	40 x 60 x 49 in (102 x 152 x 124 cm)
Product Weight	235 lb (107 kg)
Max Load Capacity (per rod)	5 x 45 lb plates (5 x 20 kg plates)

Starting Resistance	25 lb (11 kg)
Product Code	PL-SH
Recommended Plate Mix	4 x 45 lb plates, 4 x 25 lb plates, 2 x 10 lb plates

FAQ

Unlike barbells or dumbbells that can pull the arms forward or force awkward grip positions, this machine uses side-positioned handles designed for optimal shoulder and trap alignment. It reduces the risk of poor form and places the load exactly where it should be — on the traps.

Standing shrugs closely mimic real-world and athletic movements — like carrying heavy loads, bracing under pressure, or absorbing contact. Training shrugs in a standing position builds full-body stability and explosive trap power that translates beyond the gym.

No. The handles are fixed in a position that optimizes natural biomechanics and proper trap alignment. The rigid setup provides a stable base for heavy, controlled lifts without compromising shoulder positioning.

The max training capacity is 475 lbs (204 kg), which is 10 Olympic plates plus the weight of the workarm.