Barbell Shrug Behind The Back
The Barbell Shrug Behind The Back is an isolation strength exercise performed with a barbell. It primarily targets the traps, with the forearms working as a secondary muscle. Suitable for beginners.
Primary Muscles
Secondary Muscles
Level
beginnerMechanic
isolationEquipment
barbellCategory
strength
Instructions
- Stand with a barbell behind your thighs, gripping it with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
- Keep your arms straight and your posture upright.
- Shrug your shoulders straight up as high as possible.
- Hold the peak contraction for a moment, then lower the bar back down.
- This variation targets the traps from a slightly different angle than front shrugs.