Barbell Shrug
How to do it step by step, and the muscles it works.
- Body part
- Shoulders
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Type
- Isolation
Position 1 of 2
Position 2 of 2
How to do it
- Stand tall holding the bar in front of your thighs with an overhand grip about shoulder-width apart.
- Keep your arms straight and shrug your shoulders straight up toward your ears.
- Hold the top for a moment, then lower your shoulders slowly all the way down.
- Move only your shoulders: don't roll them, bend your elbows or bounce with your legs.
Warm up first and pick a weight you can control through the whole movement. Stop if something hurts.
Muscles worked
Also known as
Shrugs · Barbell Shrugs · Barbell Shoulder Shrug · Shrug (Barbell)