Behind-the-Back Shrug
- Primary muscles
- Traps
- Secondary muscles
- Forearms
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Movement pattern
- None
Steps
- 1 Stand tall with a barbell held behind your back using an overhand, shoulder-width grip.
- 2 Keep your arms extended and the barbell resting against your glutes.
- 3 Elevate your shoulders straight up towards your ears, squeezing your trapezius muscles.
- 4 Slowly lower your shoulders back to the starting position, allowing them to fully relax.
