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Barbell Shrugs Behind The Back

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Barbell Shrugs Behind The Back

This exercise targets your traps and provides a low cardio benefit.

Muscle Group

Traps

Frequency

2 Days a Week to
3 Days a Week

Equipment

Barbell

Cardiovascular Benefit

Low

Muscle Group: Traps

Equipment: Barbell

Minimum Frequency: 2 Days a Week

Maximum Frequency: 3 Days a Week

Cardiovascular Benefit: Low

Exercise Category: Traps



Starting Position: Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, toes pointing forward. Hold a barbell with an underhand grip, your arms hanging straight down behind your back.

  1. 1 Shrug your shoulders, keeping your arms and back straight.
  2. 2 Hold for a one count, then slowly lower your shoulders back down to starting position.
  3. 3Repeat this exercise until you have completed all repetitions for the set.