Barbell Shrugs
beginner Isolation
Primary Traps
Secondary
Upper back
Equipment
barbell
Table of Contents
Stand holding a barbell at arm’s length with an overhand grip. Shrug your shoulders straight up toward your ears, squeezing at the top. Lower with control.
Pro Tips
- Shrug straight up — don’t roll your shoulders
- Hold the top position for 1-2 seconds
- Use straps if grip limits the weight you can use
Useful tools
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