Shrug

How to perform Barbell Shrug

1.    Stand up straight with your feet at shoulder width as you hold a barbell with both hands in front of you using a pronated grip (palms facing the thighs). Tip: Your hands should be a little wider than shoulder width apart. You can use wrist wraps for this exercise for a better grip. This will be your starting position.
2.    Raise your shoulders up as far as you can go as you breathe out and hold the contraction for a second. Tip: Refrain from trying to lift the barbell by using your biceps.
3.    Slowly return to the starting position as you breathe in.
4.    Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Video: Barbell Shrug Exercise

Muscles Targeted: Trapezius (Shoulders)

Points to Note

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Variation: Shrug

You can also rotate your shoulders as you go up, going in a semicircular motion from front to rear. However this version is not good for people with shoulder problems.
Barbell Shrug: This exercise can be performed with the barbell behind the back, with dumbbells by the side, a smith machine or with a shrug machine.

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