Beginner
Barbell shrug
Shrugs with a barbell in front of your thighs, for heavy trap work.
- Works
- Traps
- Equipment
- Barbell
How to do it
- 1Hold the bar in front of your thighs with your hands just wider than your hips, palms facing you.
- 2Stand tall with your arms straight.
- 3Lift your shoulders straight up towards your ears and hold for a moment.
- 4Lower them slowly all the way down.
Coach's tips
- Use a weight you can hold at the top. Short bouncing reps do little.
Barbell taken? Do this instead
Same muscles, different equipment. Closest match first.