This exercise involves standing with a barbell in front of you and shrugging your shoulders up towards your ears, engaging your trapezius muscles. It is commonly used to build upper body strength and improve posture.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Barbell
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Strengthens the upper trapezius muscles
- Improves posture and shoulder stability
- Increases grip strength
- Can help prevent neck and shoulder injuries
- Targets the muscles in the back, shoulders, and neck
How to perform
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
- Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
- Lift the barbell by extending your hips and knees, keeping your back straight.
- As you lift the barbell, shrug your shoulders up towards your ears.
- Hold the shrug for a second, then lower the barbell back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Traps
Primary
Back
Primary
Lower Back
Primary
Upper Back
Primary
Chest
Secondary