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Clean Shrug

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Clean Shrug — Barbell Trapezius exercise demonstration
Clean Shrug — Barbell Trapezius exercise demonstration
Body part
Back
Target
Trapezius
Equipment
Barbell
Secondary
Forearms, Shoulders

Instructions

  1. 1Begin with a shoulder width, double overhand or hook grip, with the bar hanging at the mid thigh position. Your back should be straight and inclined slightly forward.
  2. 2Shrug your shoulders towards your ears. While this exercise can usually by loaded with heavier weight than a clean, avoid overloading to the point that the execution slows down.

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