traps
Barbell shrug
Build the upper traps.
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How to do it
- Hold a barbell at arm's length in front of you.
- Shrug your shoulders straight up toward your ears.
- Lower slowly.
Beginner tips
- Don't roll your shoulders — go straight up.
- Pause and squeeze at the top.
- Keep your arms straight.
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