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Barbell Overhead Shrug
The Barbell Overhead Shrug 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 overhead with arms fully extended.
- Engage your core and maintain a straight back.
- Shrug your shoulders upward as high as possible.
- Hold briefly at the top, then slowly lower your shoulders back down.
- Keep elbows straight and avoid bending the arms.
- Maintain controlled movements without using momentum.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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