Dumbbell Shrug
A dumbbell Shrug is the best exercise for toning your upper back muscles, building big traps, and improving your posture.
ADVANCED
Barbell Shrug
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.
Instructions
- 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.
- By keeping your arms straight, shrug your shoulders as high as you can. Pause - then lower yourself back to the starting position.
Tips
- Keep your feet planted on the floor throughout the movement, and your legs remain straight.
- Avoid shoulder rotation.
Alternative Exercises
Wide-Grip Barbell Shrug
Grip Barbell Shrug is a very good exercise for developing strength in your shoulders – with more emphasis on traps. This exercise also develops grip strength.
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