fitubaBarbell shrugs
Traps · barbell. Keep your arms long and lift your shoulders without pushing your head forward.
Main muscle: Traps
Also works: forearms
Equipment: barbell
Typical: 2–4 sets of 10–15 with control.
How to do it
- Keep your arms long and lift your shoulders without pushing your head forward.
- Shoulder-width grip, bar against your thighs.
- Pause at the top and lower until your traps stretch.
Common mistakes
- Using your legs for momentum.
- Bending your elbows.
- Bouncing at the bottom without control.
Alternative
No equipment, or want to switch it up: Dumbbell shrugs.
Log it in one message
Type or say: “Did 3x10 barbell shrug with 45 lb.”
Fituba logs the weights session and its points; in Train you can add sets, reps and load to compare your strength progress. Sample wording, not a prescription.FAQ
What muscles does the barbell shrugs work?
Main: traps. Also working: forearms.
How many sets and reps of barbell shrug?
Typical: 2–4 sets of 10–15 with control. Adjust the load so you finish every set with good form; the load is the total on the bar.
How do I log barbell shrug in Fituba?
Type “Did 3x10 barbell shrug with 45 lb” and Fituba logs your weights session with its sets, reps and load.
Sources and limits
Original Fituba copy based on standard technique guides (StrengthLog · Traps). General education: the demo and these notes don't assess your form, mobility or the right load for you; for individual coaching, see a trainer.
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