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Shrugging from behind the back shifts the emphasis to the upper traps and encourages upright posture.
Instructions
- Hold a barbell behind your back with a shoulder-width grip and arms straight.
- Stand tall and shrug your shoulders as high as possible.
- Pause at the top, then lower slowly.
Related Muscle Groups
- Traps
See exercises for Traps · Learn about the Traps - Forearms (secondary)
See exercises for Forearms · Learn about the Forearms - Middle Back (secondary)
See exercises for Middle Back · Learn about the Middle Back