The daily number of barbell shrug lifts entered on Strength Level is greater than the daily number of box squat lifts.
| Metric | Barbell Shrug | Box Squat | Difference | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily count | 94 | 46 | ↑48 | ↑104% |
| Total lifts entered | 59,457 | 7,892 | ↑51,565 | ↑653% |
The average barbell shrug entered by men on Strength Level is less heavy than the average box squat.
The bodyweight of men entering barbell shrug lifts on Strength Level is on average less heavy than those entering box squat lifts.
| Metric | Barbell Shrug | Box Squat | Difference | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average lift | 291.8 lb | 327.8 lb | ↓36 lb | ↓11% |
| Elite lift | 570.9 lb | 567.5 lb | ↑3.4 lb | ↑1% |
| Average bodyweight | 178.3 lb | 179.5 lb | ↓1.2 lb | ↓1% |
| Lifts analysed | 28,100 | 3,272 | ↑24,828 | ↑759% |
The average barbell shrug entered by women on Strength Level is less heavy than the average box squat.
The bodyweight of women entering barbell shrug lifts on Strength Level is on average heavier than those entering box squat lifts.
| Metric | Barbell Shrug | Box Squat | Difference | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average lift | 144.1 lb | 178.1 lb | ↓34 lb | ↓19% |
| Elite lift | 334.7 lb | 318.1 lb | ↑16.6 lb | ↑5% |
| Average bodyweight | 146.3 lb | 142.2 lb | ↑4.1 lb | ↑3% |
| Lifts analysed | 1,407 | 687 | ↑720 | ↑105% |
Compare barbell shrug versus one of the following exercises:
Bench Press Squat Deadlift Shoulder Press Military Press Barbell Curl Incline Bench Press Front Squat Bent Over Row Hex Bar Deadlift Sumo Deadlift Hip Thrust Romanian Deadlift Close Grip Bench Press Rack Pull T-Bar Row Decline Bench Press Preacher Curl Stiff Legged Deadlift Pendlay Row Tricep Extension Lying Tricep Extension Barbell Lunge Upright Row Box Squat Floor Press Good Morning Zercher Squat Bulgarian Split Squat Split Squat Wrist Curl Landmine Squat Reverse Wrist Curl