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Wide-Grip Barbell Shrug

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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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Target Muscles

Instructions

  1. Hold a loaded barbell with an overhand grip slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Keep your back natural, bend your knees slightly and lean forward gently at the waist. Fully extend your arms so that the bar rests on your hips; this is starting position.
  2. Shrug your shoulders as high as you can. Pause here and then return to the starting position. Keep your arms straight throughout the movement.

Tips

  • Avoid rounding your back. Keep your shoulders back and your chest straight throughout the exercise.
  • Use a full range of motion throughout the exercise.

Alternative Exercises

Barbell Shrug

STRENGTH BARBELL

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.

Wide-Grip Jump Shrug

STRENGTH BARBELL

Wide-Grip Jump Shrug primarily targets the shoulders and hip and, to a lesser degree, also targets the quads, calves, glutes, hamstrings, and shoulders.

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Author

Owen
Owen Jones
Owen
Updated: 17 Sep 2024