How to Perform
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barbell-shrug
Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the barbell-shrug.
Unknown difficultyNeckTrapezius
Muscle Activation
Primary
NeckTrapezius
Common Mistakes
Common mistakes content is coming soon.
About the barbell-shrug
The barbell-shrug is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.
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