beginnerUncommon
Barbell Shrug
How to do it
- 1Stand 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…
Coaching cues
- Keep arms straight and let the traps do the work
- Shrug shoulders straight up toward your ears
- Pause and squeeze at the top
- Avoid rolling the shoulders
Make it easier
Use lighter dumbbells to master the straight-up shrug motion with better range.
Make it harder
Increase load with straps and add an isometric hold at the top of each rep.
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