Barbell Shrug

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

Straight legs Relaxed arms Chin height

Instructions

  1. Begin with the barbell on a rack at hip level
  2. Unrack the barbell and stand up with your arms straight
Barbell Shrug
  1. Lift your shoulders up as high as they go, without tensing your arms
Barbell Shrug
  1. Lower your shoulders back down until the bar is resting without any tension in your body
Barbell Shrug

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