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Barbell Shrug
beginner
Barbell
Isolation exercise for upper trapezius development.
Primary Muscles
Traps
Secondary Muscles
Forearms
Instructions
Hold bar in front with overhand grip. Shrug shoulders straight up as high as possible, pause at top, lower slowly.
Common Mistakes
Rolling the shoulders, using too much weight, not pausing at top.
Variations
- Dumbbell Shrug
- Behind-the-Back Shrug
- Cable Shrug