Clean Shrug
Main muscle: Traps
Other muscles: Forearm, Shoulders
Equipment: barbell
Mechanics type: compound
Fitness level: beginner
Category: Weightlifting
- 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.
Source: bodybuilding.com
