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Barbell shrugs


Barbell shrugs - Shrugs of any type stress the trapezium muscles of the back.

Aim to hold your arms as straight as possible
 
What you need for barbell shrugs :
  • A barbell
  • A weight-lifting belt

how to do it
  • Grasp a moderately weighted barbell at shoulder width. Stand tall and allow your arms to hang loosely by your sides
     
  • Tighten your shoulders and neck and begin to raise your shoulders towards your ears
     
  • Pause and squeeze the base of your neck tightly. Hold for a count of two
     
  • Slowly lower. Pause briefly and repeat for the desired number of repetitions
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