Barbell Back Wide Shrug

Barbell Back Wide Shrug demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand upright and hold a barbell in front of you at waist level with a wide grip
  • 2Keep your shoulders relaxed and raise your shoulders up towards your ears
  • 3Gently lower your shoulders back down to your starting position
  • 4Repeat this motion without rolling your shoulders or using your arms

Tips:

  • Keep your neck in a neutral position - don't strain it by looking up or down
  • Focus on using your upper trapezius muscles
  • Avoid shrugging your shoulders in a circular motion as this isn't effective in engaging the target muscles

Barbell Back Wide Shrug Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs