This exercise involves holding a barbell overhead with both hands and shrugging the shoulders up towards the ears. It primarily targets the upper trapezius muscles and can help improve shoulder stability and posture.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Barbell
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Strengthens the upper trapezius muscles
- Improves shoulder stability and mobility
- Increases grip strength
- Helps to improve posture
- Can be used as a warm-up exercise for overhead pressing movements
How to perform
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Lift the barbell overhead, fully extending your arms.
- Shrug your shoulders up towards your ears, holding the barbell steady.
- Lower your shoulders back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Traps
Primary
Back
Primary
Shoulder
Primary
Upper Back
Primary