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Behind-the-back shrug alternatives

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

  1. Barbell shrugTrains the traps, same movement, needs barbell.
  2. Cable shrugTrains the traps, same movement, needs cable machine.
  3. Dumbbell shrugTrains the traps, same movement, needs dumbbells.
  4. Dumbbell shrugTrains the traps, same movement, needs dumbbells.
  5. Hex bar shrugTrains the traps, same movement, needs trap bar.
  6. Incline dumbbell shrugTrains the traps, same movement, needs dumbbells and adjustable bench.
  7. Incline Y raiseTrains the traps, same movement, needs dumbbells and adjustable bench.
  8. Incline Y raiseTrains the traps, same movement, needs dumbbells and adjustable bench.
  9. Smith machine shrugTrains the traps, same movement, needs smith machine.
  10. Wall slideTrains the traps, same movement, no equipment.
  11. Band shrugTrains the traps, same movement, needs resistance bands.
  12. Barbell upright rowTrains the traps, same movement, needs barbell.

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