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Barbell Shrug
shouldersbeginner
"Big traps frame the shoulders and give you that powerful look."
— Arnold Schwarzenegger
Description
Builds the trapezius muscles. Hold a barbell at arms length and shrug your shoulders up toward your ears.
Equipment
barbell
Tips
- 1.Shrug straight up
- 2.Hold at the top
- 3.Do not roll shoulders
Common Mistakes
- ✗Rolling shoulders
- ✗Using too much weight
- ✗Not holding at top
Variations
Dumbbell shrugBehind-the-back shrugSmith machine shrug