Barbell Wide Shrug
Expert Advice
Avoid using momentum to lift the weight. Instead, use a controlled motion to fully engage the trapezius muscles.
How-to-do Steps
- Stand upright with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Hold a barbell with a wide grip, hands beyond shoulder width.
- Let the barbell hang at arm's length in front of you.
- Shrug your shoulders straight up towards your ears, squeezing your traps at the top.
- Pause at the top of the movement, then slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Details
Primary
Traps100%
Equipment
Barbell
Exercise Type
Strength
