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You can't just "shrug" your way to a stronger lower back. You have to be specific. Here are the three most effective ways to target them:

The is the bottom portion of that diamond. Its job is to pull your shoulder blades down and back (scapular depression and posterior tilt). The Imbalance: The "Upper Trap Dominance" lowwwtrap

Hang from a pull-up bar. Without bending your elbows, simply pull your shoulder blades down your back to lift your body slightly. This "pre-activates" the low traps and is a game-changer for shoulder stability during regular pull-ups. You can't just "shrug" your way to a stronger lower back

When doing cable face pulls, focus on driving your elbows back and slightly down . Using a "thumbs out" grip can help inhibit the upper traps and force the lower fibers to engage. The Bottom Line Its job is to pull your shoulder blades