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Barbell Shrug

IsolationBeginner

How to do it

Shrug straight up toward your ears, pause, lower slowly.

Muscles

Primary

Traps

Secondary

Forearms

Steps to perform

  1. 1Stand holding a barbell at arm's length.
  2. 2Shrug your shoulders straight up toward your ears.
  3. 3Pause and squeeze at the top.
  4. 4Lower slowly.

Equipment

Barbell & plates

Alternatives

Dumbbell Shrug

Traps

Cable Upright Row

Side Delts · Traps