- Begin with the barbell on a rack at hip level
- Unrack the barbell and stand up with your arms straight

Barbell Shrug How To
Why do it?
Barbell Shrug is a primary mass builder for the trapezius, allowing you to put a lot of load through the muscle, forcing it to grow through volume.
Form Check
Instructions

- Lift your shoulders up as high as they go, without tensing your arms

- Lower your shoulders back down until the bar is resting without any tension in your body
