How to Do Barbell Shrugs

Barbell shrugs are an isolation exercise used to target your upper trapezius muscle. It is a simple and quick workout but still very effective.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Barbell

How to Do Barbell Shrugs

1. Stand upright with your knees slightly bent and your feet shoulder width apart.
2. Hold the bar in front of you with an overhand grip and your hands slightly wider than shoulder width. Let the barbell hang at arm's length with your shoulders in a relaxed position.
3. Shrug your shoulders up as high as possible and pause briefly at the top.
4. Slowly lower your shoulders back to the starting position. Repeat.

Tips & Warnings

• This can also be done with dumbbells.
• For more of a challenge, add weight to barbell.
• Do not bend your elbows as your lift your shoulders.