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Barbell Shrug
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
Barbell Shrug primarily targets the traps and also engages both core abdominal muscles and the forearm. While lifting the weight, your core activates to stabilize your upper body. In addition, the barbell shrug improves your forearm strength.
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Start the exercise by standing on your feet with shoulder-width apart, placing the barbell in front of your hips, arms shoulder-width apart, palms should be facing your body, and arms must be fully extended. -
Step 2
By keeping your arms straight, shrug your shoulders as high as you can. Pause - then lower yourself back to the starting position.
Muscle Groups
Barbell Shrug targets Arms, Forearms, Shoulders as seen below.
Exercise Tips
- Keep your feet planted on the floor throughout the movement, and your legs remain straight.
- Avoid shoulder rotation.
Dumbbell Shrug
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Wide-Grip Barbell Shrug
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