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Barbell Behind-the-Back Shrug exercise illustration

Barbell Behind-the-Back Shrug

Shrugging a barbell held behind the thighs straight up toward the ears, a shrug that works the traps from a slightly different angle.

Body part
Shoulders
Equipment
Barbell
Category
Strength
Pattern
Shoulder raise
Mainly works
Traps
Also
Forearms

Cues

  1. Bar behind the thighs, arms straight
  2. Lift the shoulders straight up
  3. Lower all the way