FlexBarbell Shrugs
Muscles worked
- Trapezius Upper Fibers
- Levator Scapulae
- Rhomboid Major
- Flexor Digitorum Superficialis
- CategoryPull
- Default target3 sets × 10–15 reps
- EquipmentBarbell
- Movement patternIsolation Upper
- Training stylesHypertrophy, Strength
- LevelBeginner-friendly
Technique
Setup
Stand tall holding the bar in front of your thighs with an overhand grip just outside your hips. Keep your arms straight and your core braced.
Movement
Lift your shoulders straight up toward your ears as high as you can and hold for a second. Lower slowly to a full stretch.
Form Tip
Move straight up and down without rolling your shoulders, and keep your arms straight; bending the elbows turns it into a sloppy upright row.
Increase Difficulty
Add weight, or hold the top for 3 seconds.
Decrease Difficulty
Use a lighter bar, or switch to Dumbbell Shoulder Shrugs.