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Barbell shrug alternatives

Machine taken, missing equipment, or something doesn't feel right? These exercises train the same main muscles as the barbell shrug, best matches first.

  1. Dumbbell shrugTrains the traps, same movement, needs dumbbells.
  2. Farmer's carryTrains the traps, needs dumbbells.
  3. Power cleanTrains the traps.

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