Exercise
Barbell shrug
Barbell shrug is a moderate exercise. It trains back.
Detailed explanation
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell in front of you with an overhand grip. Keep your arms straight and your back straight throughout the exercise.
Lift your shoulders up towards your ears as high as possible, squeezing your traps at the top. Hold for a moment, then slowly lower your shoulders back down to the starting position.
Step by step
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell in front of you with an overhand grip.
- 2
Keep your arms straight and your back straight throughout the exercise.
- 3
Lift your shoulders up towards your ears as high as possible, squeezing your traps at the top.
- 4
Hold for a moment, then slowly lower your shoulders back down to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
