Barbell Behind the Back Shrug
Barbell Behind the Back Shrug Instructions
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
- Hold a barbell with an overhand grip behind your back, resting it on your glutes.
- Keeping your arms straight, shrug your shoulders up towards your ears.
- Hold the contraction for a second, then lower your shoulders back down.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Barbell Behind the Back Shrug Form & Visual
Barbell Behind the Back Shrug Benefits
- Targets the trapezius muscles in the upper back
- Improves posture and shoulder stability
- Increases grip strength
- Can help prevent neck and shoulder pain
- Can be easily modified for different fitness levels by adjusting weight and reps
Barbell Behind the Back Shrug Muscles Worked
- Trapezius
- Rhomboids
- Erector Spinae
- Levator Scapulae
Barbell Behind the Back Shrug Variations & Alternatives
- Dumbbell Behind The Back Shrug
- Smith Machine Behind The Back Shrug
- Kettlebell Behind The Back Shrug
- Trap Bar Behind The Back Shrug
- Cable Behind The Back Shrug
