intermediateUncommon
Barbell Shrug Behind The Back
How to do it
- 1Stand up straight with your feet at shoulder width as you hold a barbell with both hands behind your back using a pronated grip (palms…
Coaching cues
- Keep arms straight throughout
- Shrug shoulders straight up
- Squeeze traps at the top
- Avoid rolling the shoulders
Make it easier
Use a lighter barbell or dumbbells behind the back with a shorter range to master the movement.
Make it harder
Add heavier load with a pause and controlled negative at the top of each shrug.
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