Barbell Shrug
Muscle Groups: Traps
Barbell Shrug focuses on Traps, with Shoulders working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Barbell Shrug with proper form and technique.
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Standing with your feet shoulder-width apart, place a barbell in front of your thighs, hands shoulder-width apart, palms facing your body, and arms fully extended.
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Keeping your arms straight, shrug your shoulders as high as you can. Pause, then lower to the start position.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Barbell Shrug safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your feet firmly planted against the floor throughout the movement and your legs remain straight.
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Avoid rolling your shoulders.
Secondary Muscles
While Barbell Shrug primarily targets Traps , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Shoulders . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Barbell Shrug, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Barbell Shrug, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
