Dumbbell shrugs, or if you simply aren't interested in the shrug aspect, upright rows are also a great way to build the muscle group targeted by shrugs (traps, shoulders, etc)
Shrugs flex the trapezius muscles.
The primary muscles activated by the barbell shrug are the trapezius, or traps, and rhomboids
Yes, an example of an easy low back exercise for men is the barbell deadlift, which involves lifting a barbell with your arms while keeping them straight down. The weight on the barbell can be adjusted to your capability. You will need access to a barbell and barbell weights to do this exercise properly.
Any kind of deadlifts will also work your traps. .
Bench press
A number of websites have instructions and tutorials for good barbell exercise. Some sites with such instructions include My Weightlifting, G1 Fitness and Build Muscle Video.
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90 degree bent over barbell row
Those are called barbell collars or barbell clips. They are used to secure weight plates on the ends of a barbell to prevent them from sliding off during exercise.
Barbell SquatsLeg PressStiff Legged DeadliftsLying Hamstring CurlsBarbell Flat Bench PressBarbell Decline Bench PressClose Grip Cable PulldownsClose Grip Pull UpsBarbell Bicep CurlsStanding Alternating Dumbbell Bicep CurlsBarbell Overhead Tricep ExtensionsLying Barbell Tricep ExtensionsDay 1 = Quads, Glutes/Hamstrings, Lats2 sets x 10 reps = Barbell Squats or Leg Presses (Choose ONLY 1 exercise)2 sets x 10 reps = Stiff Legged Deadlifts or Lying Hamstring Curls (Choose ONLY 1 exercise)2 sets x 10 reps = Close Grip Cable Pulldowns or Close Grip Pull Ups (Choose ONLY 1 exercise)Day 2 = Chest, Triceps, Biceps2 sets x 10 reps = Barbell Flat Bench Press or Barbell Decline Bench Press (Choose ONLY 1 exercise)2 sets x 10 reps = Barbell Bicep Curls or Standing Alternating Dumbbell Bicep Curls (Choose ONLY 1 exercise)2 sets x 10 reps = Barbell Overhead Tricep Extensions or Lying Barbell Tricep Extensions (Choose ONLY 1 exercise)Day 3 = RestDay 4 = Quads, Glutes/Hamstrings, Lats2 sets x 10 reps = Barbell Squats or Leg Presses (Choose ONLY 1 exercise)2 sets x 10 reps = Stiff Legged Deadlifts or Lying Hamstring Curls (Choose ONLY 1 exercise)2 sets x 10 reps = Close Grip Cable Pulldowns or Close Grip Pull Ups (Choose ONLY 1 exercise)Day 5 = Chest, Triceps, Biceps2 sets x 10 reps = Barbell Flat Bench Press or Barbell Decline Bench Press (Choose ONLY 1 exercise)2 sets x 10 reps = Barbell Bicep Curls or Standing Alternating Dumbbell Bicep Curls (Choose ONLY 1 exercise)2 sets x 10 reps = Barbell Overhead Tricep Extensions or Lying Barbell Tricep Extensions (Choose ONLY 1 exercise)Day 6 = RestDay 7 = Rest
Yes. It makes the exercise much less effective. http://www.exrx.net/Kinesiology/Errors.html#anchor972930