Back · Barbell · Compound · Intermediate
Snatch Shrug
PrimarySecondary
- Main muscles
- Traps
- Also working
- Forearms, Shoulders
How to do it
- Begin with a wide grip, with the bar hanging at the mid thigh position. You can use a hook or overhand grip. Your back should be straight and inclined slightly forward.
- Shrug your shoulders towards your ears. While this exercise can usually by loaded with heavier weight than a snatch, avoid overloading to the point that the execution slows down.
Other trap exercises
- Scapular Pull-Up · Bodyweight
- Smith Machine Behind the Back Shrug · Machine
- Smith Machine Upright Row · Machine
- Standing Dumbbell Upright Row · Dumbbell
- Upright Cable Row · Cable
- Upright Row - With Bands · Bands
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