Shrug (Barbell)

 

Targets the mid traps, rhomboids, and upper traps.

Your shoulder blades are retracted. Set the barbell within arm's reach in front of your body on a rack, the barbell at mid thigh level on the rack. Your chest is up. Contract your abs. Your legs are a little bent. Your feet are at shoulder width distance from each other. Your arms are straight and your palms face behind you. Slant your body forward a little bit. Lift your shoulders toward your ears. Pause. Return to the starting position.

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