Barbell Shrug
- Main muscle
- Back
- Also works
- Forearms
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Movement
- Isolation · Single-joint
Equipment
- Barbell
How to do it
- Stand tall, feet about shoulder width, holding a barbell in front of your thighs with palms facing you, hands a bit wider than shoulders.
- Lift your shoulders up toward your ears as high as you can, arms staying straight.
- Hold for a moment, then slowly lower your shoulders.
Beginner tip: Shrug straight up and keep your arms straight; don't bend them to help.