Barbell Shrug
Holding the bar at the thighs, lift the shoulders straight up toward the ears and lower slowly; arms stay straight.
How to do it
Setup
Stand tall, bar hanging at the thighs, grip just outside the legs.
Steps
- Shrug the shoulders straight up toward the ears.
- Hold the top for a beat.
- Lower to a full hang.
Common mistakes
Rolling the shoulders in circles: straight up and down only. Bending the elbows: the arms are hooks. Nodding the head forward: neutral neck.
Breathing
Exhale on the shrug, inhale lowering.
