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Trap Bar Shrug

The Trap Bar Shrug is a trap bar exercise that targets the traps, with the shoulders assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.

Target muscles
Traps
Also works
Shoulders
Equipment
Trap bar
Body part
Upper back

Step by step

  1. Stand upright with feet shoulder-width apart, holding the trap bar at your sides.
  2. Engage your core and keep your back straight.
  3. Shrug your shoulders upward as high as possible.
  4. Hold briefly at the top, then slowly lower your shoulders back down.
  5. Keep arms straight and avoid using momentum.
  6. Maintain controlled movement and steady breathing.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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