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The Barbell Shrug is a standing exercise for the traps. The bar hangs in front of the thighs while the shoulders move upward and return. The arms remain long, allowing the exe...
Read exercise guideThe Behind-the-Back Barbell Shrug places the bar behind the thighs while the shoulders raise and lower. The traps perform the main movement, while the forearms and middle back...
Read exercise guideCable Shrugs train the traps using a straight bar attached to a low pulley. The shoulders rise toward the ears while the elbows remain extended. The cable provides resistance...
Read exercise guideThe Calf-Machine Shoulder Shrug uses the shoulder pads of a standing calf machine to load the traps. Instead of raising the heels, the lifter keeps the legs still and elevates...
Read exercise guideThe Clean Shrug is an Olympic weightlifting accessory exercise performed with the bar held at mid-thigh. The traps elevate the shoulders while the forearms maintain the grip a...
Read exercise guideThe Dumbbell Shrug is a standing exercise for the upper trapezius muscles. The arms remain straight while the shoulders elevate and lower through a short range. Dumbbells allo...
Read exercise guideThe Kettlebell Sumo High Pull combines a wide-stance lower-body drive with an upright pull. The glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, and adductors begin the movement, while the tra...
Read exercise guideThe Leverage Shrug uses machine handles held beside the body while the shoulders elevate and lower through a compact range. The traps provide the main movement, while the fore...
Read exercise guideThe Scapular Pull-Up is a small-range hanging exercise that moves the body by depressing and controlling the shoulder blades. The traps, lats, and middle back contribute while...
Read exercise guideThe Smith Machine Behind-the-Back Shrug trains the traps by elevating the shoulders while the arms hold the bar behind the body. The shoulders assist in stabilizing the positi...
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