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TRAPS

Trap Bar Shrugs

IntermediateBodyweight

A shrug using the trap bar, which places your hands at your sides in a neutral position that's easier on the wrists and shoulders. It hammers the upper traps and grip, and carries over well to your pulling and deadlift strength.

How to do it

  1. 1

    Stand inside the trap bar, feet shoulder width, gripping the handles with straight arms.

  2. 2

    Keeping your arms straight, lift your shoulders up toward your ears.

  3. 3

    Squeeze the traps at the top for a beat.

  4. 4

    Lower the bar back down under control.

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