Tip: Standing Neck Supported Barbell Shrug

Shrugs are great, but most lifters only do them vertically. They can also be done horizontally to hit different areas of the traps and back.

Standing with the neck supported on a bench, shrug the shoulders back and down. Use an underhand grip for better activation. I like this variation because you get a little neck stabilization as well.

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