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Barbell shrugs

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About

Lifting the shoulders straight up while holding a barbell. It isolates the upper trapezius.

How to do it

  1. 1Hold the bar with an overhand grip at shoulder width and stand tall.
  2. 2Raise your shoulders as high as possible toward your ears.
  3. 3Hold for a second.
  4. 4Lower the shoulders under control.
Also works
Forearms
Equipment
Barbell
Level
Beginner