Clean Shrug

Primary Muscles: traps
Secondary: forearms & shoulders
Equipment: barbell
Difficulty: beginner
Force: pull

Instructions

Step 1.Begin with a shoulder width, double overhand or hook grip, with the bar hanging at the mid thigh position. Your back should be straight and inclined slightly forward.

Step 2.Shrug your shoulders towards your ears. While this exercise can usually by loaded with heavier weight than a clean, avoid overloading to the point that the execution slows down.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, you need barbell as equipment.
  • Clean Shrugprimarily uses your trapsbut it also hits forearms & shoulders.

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