Overhead Barbell Shrug
Muscle Groups: Traps, Shoulders
Overhead Barbell Shrug focuses on Traps, Shoulders.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Overhead Barbell Shrug with proper form and technique.
- 1
Stand tall with a barbell held overhead, arms fully extended and locked out, and feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Engage your core and keep your gaze forward, ensuring your body remains stable.
- 3
Without bending your elbows, elevate your shoulders straight up towards your ears, as if trying to touch them to the barbell.
- 4
Hold the top position briefly, squeezing your trapezius muscles.
- 5
Slowly lower your shoulders back down to the starting position, maintaining control of the barbell throughout the movement.
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