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Barbell Shrug — Start
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Barbell Shrug

هز الكتفين بالبار

Target Muscles

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How to perform

  1. 1

    Stand up straight with your feet at shoulder width as you hold a barbell with both hands in front of you using a pronated grip (palms facing the thighs). Tip: Your hands should be a little wider than shoulder width apart. You can use wrist wraps for this exercise for a better grip. This will be your starting position.

  2. 2

    Raise your shoulders up as far as you can go as you breathe out and hold the contraction for a second. Tip: Refrain from trying to lift the barbell by using your biceps.

  3. 3

    Slowly return to the starting position as you breathe in.

  4. 4

    Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Important tips

  • Initiate every pull from your shoulder blades, not your hands.

  • Keep your torso still — no swinging for extra reps.

  • Pause briefly at full contraction before returning.

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