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Barbell Behind The Back Shrug

Hold barbell behind your hips with overhand grip, arms straight. Shrug shoulders straight up toward ears without bending elbows. Lower slowly, maintaining tension in traps throughout the movement.

Category

strength

Difficulty

beginner

Equipment

barbell

Primary muscle

traps

Muscles

Muscles worked

trapsupper traps
Equipment

Setup

barbell
At a glance
Category
strength
Difficulty
beginner
Equipment
barbell
Primary muscle
traps, upper traps
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