Male
Barbell Shrug
Muscles involved
How to do it
1. Stand with your legs slightly apart and hold a bar behind your back with a wide grip. 2. Elevate your shoulders towards your ears as much as you can, keeping your arms extended. 3. Hold the contraction for one second in the top position, feeling the work in your trapezius. 4. Lower your shoulders in a controlled manner to the starting position and repeat.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Keep your arms completely extended during the entire movement. - Avoid bending your elbows when elevating your shoulders. - Focus on the contraction of the upper trapezius.
Difficulty
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