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Barbell Shrug Behind The Back

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Barbell Shrug Behind The Back step 1
Barbell Shrug Behind The Back step 2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Stand up straight with your feet at shoulder width as you hold a barbell with both hands behind your back using a pronated grip (palms facing back). Tip: Your hands should be a little wider than shoulder width apart. You can use wrist wraps for this exercise for 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. The arms should remain stretched out at all times.

  3. 3

    Slowly return to the starting position as you breathe in.

  4. 4

    Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.