Arms and calves · New to it
Barbell Shrug
Lifting the shoulders straight up toward the ears with a barbell, for the upper traps.
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- Works
- upper back, neck; also forearms
- Kit
- Barbell
- Dose
- 10 to 15 reps
It goes into the workout in progress at the Bench, as a new group in its main set.
Set up
Stand tall holding a barbell in front of your thighs, hands shoulder width, arms straight.
While you move
- Arms stay straight
- Shoulders up toward your ears
- Hold for a beat
- Lower all the way
Avoid
- Rolling the shoulders in circles
- Bending the elbows
- Nodding the head forward
Take care if you have trouble with your neck.