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Barbell Shrugs

Straight up and down shrug for the upper traps. Traps frame the shoulders and make them look wider.

Type

isolation

Movement

pull

Difficulty

3/10

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Target Muscles

Equipment Needed

How to Do It

  1. 1

    Hold a barbell in front of your thighs with an overhand grip

  2. 2

    Stand tall with your arms straight and relaxed

  3. 3

    Shrug your shoulders straight up toward your ears

  4. 4

    Hold the top for one full second

  5. 5

    Lower slowly. Never roll your shoulders in circles

Tags

trapsbarbellisolation

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