Barbell Shrug
Expert Advice
Keep your core engaged and avoid using momentum to lift the barbell. Focus on controlled movements to fully engage the traps.
How-to-do Steps
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell in front of you with an overhand grip.
- Lift your shoulders up towards your ears as high as possible, keeping your arms straight.
- Hold the contraction at the top for a moment.
- Slowly lower your shoulders back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Details
Primary
Traps100%
Equipment
Barbell
Exercise Type
Strength
