Barbell Wide Shrug

Barbell Wide Shrug demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand tall with a barbell held at waist level, hands wider than shoulder width
  • 2Lift the shoulders upwards as high as possible
  • 3Hold for a second at the top of the motion
  • 4Lower the barbell back down in a controlled manner

Tips:

  • Try not to use your biceps to do the work; keep your arms straight
  • Avoid rolling your shoulders, focus only on lifting up and down
  • Keep your back straight and gaze ahead

Barbell Wide Shrug Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs