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Barbell Shrug

Stand with feet about hip-width apart and hold a barbell with straight arms. Raise the shoulders straight up without bending the elbows, then lower slowly.

Body part
Shoulders
Equipment
Barbell
Level
★★☆☆☆ (Beginner–Intermediate)
Barbell Shrug — Start position

Barbell Shrug

Barbell Shrug — Start position
01|Start position

Stand with feet about hip-width apart and hold a barbell with straight arms.

Barbell Shrug — Movement
02|Movement

Raise the shoulders straight up without bending the elbows, then lower slowly.

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Key points

  • Move the shoulders vertically
  • Keep the elbows extended
  • Pause briefly at the top before lowering

Cautions

  • Don't roll the shoulders
  • Avoid forcing the shoulders toward the ears
  • Don't use momentum

MUSCLES

Main muscles

  • Trapezius

Equipment: Barbell

Barbell Shrug — Main muscles

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