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Behind-The-Back Barbell Shrug Video Exercise Guide

Behind-The-Back Barbell Shrug Video Exercise Guide
  1. Set up for the behind-the-back barbell shrug by loading up the weight you want to use on a straight bar or an Olympic bar.
  2. Stand facing away from the bar with your feet about shoulder width apart.
  3. Bending only at the knees, pick the barbell up off the floor behind your back. You may have a training partner assist you.
  4. Grasp the bar with an overhand grip, with your hands about shoulder width apart.  
  5. Keeping the barbell close to your body, let your shoulders sag as far as possible. This is the starting position for the exercise.
  6. Slowly shrug your shoulders up as far as possible.
  7. Pause, and then slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.
  8. Repeat for desired reps.