Skip to content
Exercisesstrength

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
Common questions

Good to know.

What muscles does the Barbell Behind The Back Shrug work?

The Barbell Behind The Back Shrug works traps and upper traps.

What equipment do you need for the Barbell Behind The Back Shrug?

You need barbell.

Is the Barbell Behind The Back Shrug good for beginners?

Yes. It is a beginner move. Start light and keep the form clean.

How do I add the Barbell Behind The Back Shrug to a workout?

Ask your coach in the Phorme app. It builds the sets, the reps, and the weight around what you have been lifting.

The training app built by coaches

Open Phorme. Know what to do next.

Training, nutrition, recovery, and coaching. One system. One next step.