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Traps

Barbell Shrug Behind The Back

Barbell Shrug Behind The Back (Start)Barbell Shrug Behind The Back (End)

A shrug with the bar held behind you, which changes the angle on the upper traps and requires a strong grip.

Primary musclesTraps
Secondary musclesForearmsMiddle Back

Energy burned

≈ 21 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 3.7 kcal/min

Estimate range 16–27 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked9 %
Effort during a set6.0 MET
Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age

Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.

Setup

  1. 1Stand with a barbell held behind your thighs using an overhand grip.
  2. 2Keep your chest up and your arms straight.

How to perform

  1. 1Lift your shoulders straight toward your ears.
  2. 2Squeeze at the top for a second.
  3. 3Lower slowly until your shoulders are fully relaxed.
  4. 4Repeat for the set.

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