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Dumbbell shrugs, or if you simply aren't interested in the shrug aspect, upright rows are also a great way to build the muscle group targeted by shrugs (traps, shoulders, etc)

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Q: What is alternative exercise for the barbell shrug?
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What name alternative exercise for the barbell shrug?

Any kind of deadlifts will also work your traps. .


What is the primary muscle used is barbell shrug?

The primary muscles activated by the barbell shrug are the trapezius, or traps, and rhomboids


What is primary muscle used in barbell shrug?

The primary muscles activated by the barbell shrug are the trapezius, or traps, and rhomboids


What is an alternative exercise for barbell shrugs?

Any kind of deadlifts will also work your traps. .


What is the primary muscle used in barbell shrugs?

The primary muscles activated by the barbell shrug are the trapezius, or traps, and rhomboids


What is the alternative exercise for bar bell shrug?

High Pulls and Power Cleans are great alternatives, while providing a much better training economy.


Are there low back exercises for men?

Yes, an example of an easy low back exercise for men is the barbell deadlift, which involves lifting a barbell with your arms while keeping them straight down. The weight on the barbell can be adjusted to your capability. You will need access to a barbell and barbell weights to do this exercise properly.


What is the intended action of the trapezius in a barbell shrug?

Elevation, depression, and retraction of scapula. Upper is also involved in extension of the head.


What is an intended action of a barbell shrug?

well the last answer was a piece of crap it is really supposed to help your vertebrae for more info log on to vertebraeworkouts.com


What is exercise Pushing a barbell with both hands?

Bench press


What muscles are used when performing a barbell shrug?

The back muscles, specifically the upper and lower trapezius, are involved in the shoulder shrug. http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/TrapeziusUpper/DBShrug.html


Where can I find good barbell exercise instructions or tutorials?

A number of websites have instructions and tutorials for good barbell exercise. Some sites with such instructions include My Weightlifting, G1 Fitness and Build Muscle Video.