Clean Shrug
Clean Shrug
- Category
- Olympic Weightlifting
- Level
- Beginner
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Force
- Pull
- Mechanic
- Compound
Primary Muscles
Traps
Secondary Muscles
ForearmsShoulders
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
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