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Barbell Overhead Shrug

Expert Advice

Keep your arms locked out and focus on shrugging your shoulders straight up to isolate the traps without bending the elbows.

How-to-do Steps

  1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell overhead with a wide grip.
  2. Shrug your shoulders up towards your ears without bending your elbows.
  3. Lower your shoulders back down and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Details

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