Fitness Tips — Bent-Over Single-Arm Shrugs

Single-arm shrugs is a free weights exercise that primarily targets the traps and to a lesser degree also targets the forearms and shoulders. There are several effective single-arm shrug variations that can target the traps in slightly different ways. Here are some of the top options to consider: Bent-Over Single-Arm ShrugsPerforming the shrug with a slight forward bend at the hips places more emphasis on the middle and lower traps. This variation really hammers the traps from a different angle. Seated Single-Arm ShrugsDoing the shrug from a seated position on a bench or box removes momentum from the movement and forces...