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Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Barbell Shrug, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Trapezius |
| Also | Levator scapulae |
Setup
Keep the arms straight and let the traps do all the work.
How to do it well
- Stand tall with the bar at arms length
- Shrug straight up toward the ears
- Pause and lower under control
Common mistakes
- Rolling the shoulders
- Using the arms to lift the bar
Free programs with Barbell Shrug
- Deadlift Builder (4 day)
- Barbell Only: Full Body Muscle (3 day)
- Barbell Only: Push / Pull / Legs (3 day)
- Back Specialisation (4 day)
- Six-Day Body-Part Split
Similar exercises
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.