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Barbell Shrug Behind The Back

trapsstrength

Target Muscles

Primary: traps
Secondary: forearms, middle back

Equipment Needed

barbell

Mechanics

isolation

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How to perform Barbell Shrug Behind The Back

1

Stand up straight with your feet at shoulder width as you hold a barbell with both hands behind your back using a pronated grip (palms facing back). Tip: Your hands should be a little wider than shoulder width apart. You can use wrist wraps for this exercise for better grip. This will be your starting position.

2

Raise your shoulders up as far as you can go as you breathe out and hold the contraction for a second. Tip: Refrain from trying to lift the barbell by using your biceps. The arms should remain stretched out at all times.

3

Slowly return to the starting position as you breathe in.

4

Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.