Back
Barbell Shrug Muscles
Stand holding barbell with overhand grip at thigh level. Keep arms straight and core braced.
- Equipment
- Equipment
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Focus Area
- Back
- Injury risk
- Low
Primary muscles
- Upper Trapezius
Secondary muscles
- Levator Scapulae
- Forearm Flexors
Target muscles
- back
How to perform
- 1
Stand holding barbell with overhand grip at thigh level.
- 2
Keep arms straight and core braced.
- 3
Elevate shoulders straight upward toward ears.
- 4
Pause briefly at top.
- 5
Lower shoulders under control.
Safety & form
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