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barbell shrug
Target

traps

Equipment

barbell

barbell shrug

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How to Perform the barbell shrug

1

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell in front of you with an overhand grip.

2

Keep your arms straight and your back straight throughout the exercise.

3

Lift your shoulders up towards your ears as high as possible, squeezing your traps at the top.

4

Hold for a moment, then slowly lower your shoulders back down to the starting position.

5

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Secondary Muscles

shoulders