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Barbell Shrug

How to do it with good form, the muscles it works and what you need.

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Main muscle
Traps
Also works
Mostly just that one
Equipment
Barbell & plates

How to do it

  1. Stand holding the bar in front of your thighs, arms straight.
  2. Shrug your shoulders straight up toward your ears.
  3. Pause, then lower slowly.

Common mistakes

Know what to lift next

Iron Streak puts lifts like the Barbell Shrug into a weekly plan built around your goal, schedule and equipment. Every set shows the weight and reps to aim for, and your streak keeps score.

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