Shrug
Barbell shrug
What it works
Works
Traps
Equipment
Barbell
How to do it
- Stand holding the bar with a pronated grip in front of your thighs.
- Keep your arms extended and your torso upright.
- Raise your shoulders toward your ears as high as possible.
- Squeeze your traps at the top for a moment.
- Lower under control to the starting position.
Common mistakes
- Rolling the shoulders in circles
- Bending the elbows on the way up
- Leaning the torso forward
Other variations
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