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Instructions:

  • 1Stand up straight with your feet at shoulder width as you hold a barbell with both hands in front of you using a pronated grip.
  • 2Lift the barbell by elevating the shoulders as high as possible while you exhale. Hold the contraction at the top for a second.
  • 3Lower the barbell back to the original position while you inhale.
  • 4Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Tips:

  • Your arms should remain extended at all times.
  • Do not use your biceps to lift the weights; your shoulders should do the work.
  • Keep your torso stationary at all times.

Barbell Shrug Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs