barbell shrug
barbell shrug exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: traps. Equipment: barbell.
Secondary muscles
shoulders
How to perform
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell in front of you with an overhand grip.
- Keep your arms straight and your back straight throughout the exercise.
- Lift your shoulders up towards your ears as high as possible, squeezing your traps at the top.
- Hold for a moment, then slowly lower your shoulders back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.