Shrugs With Barbell

Starting Position

• take a heavy barbell with a straight back
• grasp it a little wider than shoulder width
• the barbell is arranged in front of your thighs and touches them
• your arms (slightly bent) and shoulders hang down
• lift the torso for a higher body tension
• make a shoulder width side step to stand stable

Correct Execution

• pull up the weight towards your ears as high as you can
• the movement only happens in the shoulders
• the arms still hang down
• hold the position for a short instant
• do not rotate the shoulders
• then let the shoulders sink down
• repeat