Barbell shrug

Muscles worked

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How to do it

1. Position the barbell on a rack at hip height.
2. Stand in front of the bar and grab it with a double overhand grip. Have your hands slightly more than shoulder-width apart.
3. Engage your abs, bring your shoulders back, and unrack the bar.
4. Take a step back and position your feet in a comfortable stance with toes pointing slightly out.
5. Take a breath and elevate the barbell by shrugging your shoulders. Keep your arms straight.
6. Move the barbell as high as possible, squeezing at the top and holding for a moment.
7. Lower the bar in the same controlled manner as you exhale.