01Facts
Shrug is a beginner single-joint isolation pulling exercise targeting the Traps in the Shoulders region. Performed using a barbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Forearms and Rhomboids.
02Muscle recruitment
Scored primarily as Back. Stimulus share across muscles:
03Equipment variations
Barbell
Shrug
Also called barbell shrug
External load · GymDumbbell
Dumbbell Shrug
Dumbbell Shrug is a beginner single-joint isolation pulling exercise targeting the Traps in the Shoulders region. Performed using dumbbells, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Forearms and Rhomboids.
External load · HomeCable
Cable Shrug
Cable Shrug is a beginner single-joint isolation pulling exercise targeting the Traps in the Shoulders region. Performed using a cable stack, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Forearms and Rhomboids.
External load · GymSmith
Smith Shrug
Smith Shrug is a beginner single-joint isolation pulling exercise targeting the Traps in the Shoulders region. Performed using a Smith machine, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Forearms and Rhomboids.
External load · GymMachine
Machine Shrug
Machine Shrug is a beginner single-joint isolation pulling exercise targeting the Traps in the Shoulders region. Performed using a machine, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Forearms and Rhomboids.
Also called shrug machine
External load · GymOther
Trap Bar Shrug
Trap Bar Shrug is a beginner single-joint isolation pulling exercise targeting the Traps in the Shoulders region. Performed using specialty equipment, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Forearms and Rhomboids.
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