Barbell Standing Snatch Grip Shrug Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Trapezius
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Trapezius
- Secondary Muscles
- Levator Scapulae
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Snatch Grip Shrug
How to: Barbell Standing Snatch Grip Shrug
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell with a snatch grip.
- Allow the barbell to hang down in front of you.
- Keeping your arms straight, shrug your shoulders up as high as possible.
- Pause at the top, then lower your shoulders back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Shrugging shoulders too high, which may lead to neck strain.
- Not keeping a neutral spine during the shrug.
- Using too much momentum instead of controlled movement.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight to begin with.
- Perform the exercise seated if standing is difficult.
Tips
- Keep your shoulders down and back throughout the lift.
- Engage your core to stabilize your body.
- Ensure a proper grip on the barbell to avoid slipping.
Barbell Standing Snatch Grip Shrug Alternatives
Tags
shoulders
back
strength
trapezius
weightlifting
upper body