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 | 58 | 32 | ↑26 | ↑81% |
| Total lifts entered | 108,435 | 50,941 | ↑57,494 | ↑113% |
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 | 290.3 lb | 328.5 lb | ↓38.2 lb | ↓12% |
| Elite lift | 572.5 lb | 578.7 lb | ↓6.2 lb | ↓1% |
| Average bodyweight | 178.2 lb | 180.5 lb | ↓2.3 lb | ↓1% |
| Lifts analysed | 34,856 | 9,140 | ↑25,716 | ↑281% |
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 | 145.4 lb | 184 lb | ↓38.6 lb | ↓21% |
| Elite lift | 334.3 lb | 326.8 lb | ↑7.6 lb | ↑2% |
| Average bodyweight | 146 lb | 143.4 lb | ↑2.6 lb | ↑2% |
| Lifts analysed | 1,751 | 1,909 | ↓158 | ↓8% |
Compare barbell shrug versus one of the following exercises:
Bench Press Squat Deadlift Shoulder Press Barbell Curl Military Press Incline Bench Press Front Squat Bent Over Row Hex Bar Deadlift Sumo Deadlift Romanian Deadlift EZ Bar Curl Close Grip Bench Press Hip Thrust Seated Shoulder Press Floor Press Lying Tricep Extension Barbell Lunge Decline Bench Press Preacher Curl Good Morning Bulgarian Split Squat Box Squat Tricep Extension Rack Pull Stiff Legged Deadlift Upright Row Pendlay Row T-Bar Row Split Squat Zercher Squat Wrist Curl Reverse Barbell Curl Landmine Squat Reverse Grip Bench Press Reverse Wrist Curl