Clean Shrug
Learn how to perform the Clean Shrug, a beginner exercise that targets the traps using barbell. Includes step-by-step instructions.
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Starting position of Clean Shrug
Ending position of Clean Shrug
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
