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Barbell Behind The Back Shrug

Expert Advice

Keep your head neutral and avoid rolling your shoulders to prevent unnecessary strain on your neck.

How-to-do Steps

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell behind your back with your hands just outside your hips.
  2. Lift your shoulders straight up towards your ears, squeezing your traps at the top.
  3. Lower the barbell back down with control.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Details

Primary
Traps
Traps100%
Secondary
100%Traps
Equipment
Barbell
Barbell
Exercise Type
Strength