Primary Muscle: Traps
Equipment: Barbell
Level: Intermediate
Purpose: To target the trapezius muscle. By using a barbell, you can effectively load more weight on the trapezius muscle.
Execution: Standing with your feet shoulder width apart, grasp the barbell from behind with an overhand grip at shoulder width. Leaning slightly forward, lift the bar off the rack and shrug your shoulders up trying to touch your ears. Squeeze your traps at the top of each rep before slowly lowering the barbell to the start position. Avoid using momentum to lift the weight and allow the weight to stretch your traps all the way down.