Barbell Back Wide Shrug
Execution Guide
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding the barbell behind you with a wide grip.
- Keep your arms straight throughout.
- Shrug your shoulders up toward your ears.
- Hold at the top for 1-2 seconds.
- Lower slowly back down.
Range of Motion
Shoulders depressed to fully elevated.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ×Rolling the shoulders
- ×Bending the elbows
- ×Using too heavy a weight
Prescription
3Sets
10-15Reps
Rest interval48 hours
Goal
Develop the upper trapezius with a wide-grip barbell shrug
Difficulty
Beginner
Burn (10m)
25-40
Equipment
Barbell
Anatomy
Primary
Upper Trapezius
Secondary
Levator ScapulaeForearms