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Barbell Shrug Behind The Back
BarbellBeginnerPullIsolation
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Estimated starting range low
176.5–237 lb × 8–12 Typical for your bodyweightHow to do it
- 1Stand 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.
- 2Raise 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.
- 3Slowly return to the starting position as you breathe in.
- 4Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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