Shrugs

Be one of the first to rate this exercise

How effective is this exercise for you?

🎬

Video demonstration coming soon

Sets

Reps

Barbell

Equipment

5.50

Cal/min

🎯 Muscles Worked

🎯

Primary

traps

Stand holding dumbbells or a barbell at your sides, arms straight.

Lift your shoulders straight up toward your ears — no rolling or rotating.

Squeeze at the top for a brief pause.

Lower slowly back down under control.

Keep your arms completely straight throughout; the movement comes from your traps only.

What muscles does Shrugs work?

Shrugs primarily targets the traps.

How many sets and reps of Shrugs should I do?

A typical starting point is 4 sets of 20 reps, adjusted based on your goal and experience level.

What equipment do I need for Shrugs?

Shrugs requires a barbell.

Get a personalised training program from a real coach — not a generic template.