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barbell shrug

Animated demonstration of barbell shrug

How to do this exercise

  1. Step:1 Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell in front of you with an overhand grip.
  2. Step:2 Keep your arms straight and your back straight throughout the exercise.
  3. Step:3 Lift your shoulders up towards your ears as high as possible, squeezing your traps at the top.
  4. Step:4 Hold for a moment, then slowly lower your shoulders back down to the starting position.
  5. Step:5 Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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