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Barbell Shrug

Barbell Shrug — Start · shoulders relaxed, bar hangingBarbell Shrug — Finish · shoulders lifted straight toward the earsStart · shoulders relaxed, bar hanging
Working hardestAssisting

The movement

  1. 1Stand holding the bar at arms length in front of your thighs.
  2. 2Lift your shoulders straight up as high as they will go.
  3. 3Lower under control to a full stretch.

Watch out for

Straight up and straight down. Rolling adds nothing and irritates the shoulder.

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First time doing this

3 sets·10-15 reps

No history for this one yet. Start lighter than you think you need — you should finish every set feeling like you had four or five more reps in you. You can always add weight next session; a strain costs you weeks.

Set the pin low for your first set and add from there. Nothing is lost by starting too light on day one.

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