Trap bar shrug
A shrug with a trap bar that keeps the weight at your sides for the upper traps.
- Muscle group: Back
- Equipment: Barbell
- Difficulty: Beginner
Also known as: Hex bar shrug, Trap bar shrugs, Hex bar shrugs, Skuldertræk med trap bar, Nakketræk med sekskantstang
How to do it
- Stand inside the trap bar and take the handles with your arms hanging straight and your core braced.
- Lift your shoulders straight up toward your ears without bending the elbows.
- Pause briefly at the top and lower the shoulders slowly.
Common mistakes
- Rolling the shoulders in circles instead of lifting straight up.
- Bending the elbows to help the bar up.
Alternatives
Watch a video demonstration on YouTube
“How to do the Trap Bar Shrug | 2 Minute Tutorials” by Jay Dunna (opens YouTube)
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