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barbell shrug

Intermediate
barbell shrug

How to do it

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell in front of you with an overhand grip.
  2. 2Keep your arms straight and your back straight throughout the exercise.
  3. 3Lift your shoulders up towards your ears as high as possible, squeezing your traps at the top.
  4. 4Hold for a moment, then slowly lower your shoulders back down to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Front
Back
  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Tertiary
Target
Traps
Body Part
Back
Equipment
Barbell
Difficulty
Intermediate
Force
Pull
Grips
Overhand
Mechanic
Isolation
Secondary
Shoulders

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