Barbell Shrug

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Learn how to do the Barbell Shrug with proper form and technique. This barbell exercise primarily targets your Traps, with secondary emphasis on Shoulders.

Barbell Shrug exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Barbell Shrug

Follow these steps to perform the Barbell Shrug with correct form:

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell in front of you with an overhand grip.
  2. 2Keep your arms straight and your back straight throughout the exercise.
  3. 3Lift your shoulders up towards your ears as high as possible, squeezing your traps at the top.
  4. 4Hold for a moment, then slowly lower your shoulders back down to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Barbell Shrug Muscles Worked

Primary

traps

Secondary

shoulders

Exercise Details

Equipment
barbell
Body Part
back
Category
Main

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