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Trap Bar Shrug

Primary Equipment
Trap bar Trap bar
Target Muscle
Primary
Trapezius Trapezius
Secondary
Shoulders Shoulders
Instructions
  1. Keep your torso upright
  2. Hold the bar with your hands positioned at shoulder width
  3. Contract your abdomen
  4. Perform the movement in a controlled manner
Tips
  • Do not move your shoulders forward
  • Do not bend your elbows during the movements
  • Do not let your torso lean backward
Target Muscle
Primary
Trapezius Trapezius
Secondary
Shoulders Shoulders

Alternative Exercises to replace the Trap Bar Shrug

1. Dumbell Shrugs

Dumbell Shrugs
Trapezius / Beginner / Dumbbells

2. Barbell Shrugs

Barbell Shrugs
Trapezius / Beginner / Olympic barbell

3. Y shoulder lift

Y shoulder lift
Trapezius / Advanced / Dumbbells

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