Barbell Shrug

Technique

How to perform Barbell Shrug

1. Stand up with your feet at shoulder width, a slight knee bend and a slight hinge as you hold a barbell with both hands in front of you using a pronated grip (palms facing the thighs).
2. Your hands should be a little wider than shoulder width apart.
3. You can use wrist wraps for this exercise for a better grip.
4. This will be your starting position.
5. Raise your shoulders up as far as you can go as you breathe out and hold the contraction for a second.
6. Refrain from trying to lift the barbell by using your biceps.
7. Slowly return to the starting position as you breathe in.

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Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Trapezius.