Barbell Shrug (female)

Barbell Shrug demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand upright holding a barbell in front of your body with your hands shoulder-width apart and palms facing inwards
  • 2Raise your shoulders up towards your ears as high as you can
  • 3Hold the position for a second
  • 4Lower your shoulders back to the starting position
  • 5Repeat the movement for the desired amount of repetitions

Tips:

  • Keep your arms straight during the exercise
  • Do not use your biceps to lift the weight
  • Focus on squeezing your trapezius muscles at the top of the movement
  • Avoid rolling shoulders backwards as this can cause injury

Barbell Shrug Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs