But as with any exercise, doing the same shrug over and over will earn you diminishing returns. Try these five variations to ...

IN THE HIERARCHY of bro-coded exercises, few rank higher than the barbell shoulder ... Classic shrugs will challenge your traps muscles and grip strength. That's important for all of the uses ...

This slight deviation stresses the mid traps more than a standard bar shrug. Hand placement on the bar can also serve as a way to recruit different parts of your traps. Try it with a close grip ...