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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