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Barbell Back Wide Shrugs
The Barbell Back Wide Shrugs is a barbell exercise that targets the traps, with the shoulders assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.
Step by step
- Stand upright with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell with a wide grip in front of your thighs.
- Engage your core and keep your back straight.
- Shrug your shoulders upward toward your ears as high as possible.
- Hold briefly at the top, then slowly lower your shoulders back down.
- Maintain control throughout and avoid using momentum.
- Keep your arms straight and wrists neutral during the movement.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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