barbell shrug

Equipment

barbell

Target muscle

traps

How to perform

1. 1

   Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell in front of you with an overhand grip.

2. 2

   Keep your arms straight and your back straight throughout the exercise.

3. 3

   Lift your shoulders up towards your ears as high as possible, squeezing your traps at the top.

4. 4

   Hold for a moment, then slowly lower your shoulders back down to the starting position.

5. 5

   Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.