Barbell Shrug Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Trapezius Upper Fibers
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Trapezius Upper Fibers
- Secondary Muscles
- Levator Scapulae, Trapezius Middle Fibers
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4.5
- Alternate Names
- Shoulder Shrug
Visualised Target Muscle Groups
Front
Back
How to: Barbell Shrug
- Stand straight with your feet shoulder-width apart and the barbell resting on your thighs.
- Grip the barbell with both hands and lift your shoulders towards your ears without bending the elbows.
- Hold at the top for a moment, then lower your shoulders back to the start position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Rolling the shoulders instead of lifting straight up.
- Using too much weight and compromising form.
Modifications
- Perform the shrug with lighter weights or without weights to build strength.
- Use a resistance band for a lower impact exercise.
Tips
- Keep your arms straight and maintain a neutral spine throughout the movement.
- Do not roll your shoulders; focus on straight up and down movement.
Barbell Shrug Alternatives
Tags
trapezius
strength
shoulders
intermediate
back
muscle building
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