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 | 88 | 74 | ↑14 | ↑19% |
| Total lifts entered | 63,935 | 10,738 | ↑53,197 | ↑495% |
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 Barbell Curl Military Press Incline Bench Press Front Squat Bent Over Row Hex Bar Deadlift Sumo Deadlift Hip Thrust Romanian Deadlift Close Grip Bench Press T-Bar Row Preacher Curl Rack Pull Pendlay Row Stiff Legged Deadlift Box Squat Tricep Extension Decline Bench Press Bulgarian Split Squat Good Morning Upright Row Lying Tricep Extension Floor Press Barbell Lunge Landmine Squat Wrist Curl Split Squat Reverse Wrist Curl Zercher Squat