TrapsBeginner
Barbell Shrug
How to do it
- 1
Hold a barbell in front of your thighs with a shoulder-width grip.
- 2
Stand tall with arms straight.
- 3
Lift your shoulders straight up toward your ears.
- 4
Pause, then lower slowly.
Common mistakes
- Rolling the shoulders in circles.
- Bending the elbows to help.
Tips
- Use straps if grip limits the set.
- Pause for one second at the top of each rep.
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