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Barbell Behind-The-Back Shrug

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Animated demonstration of the Barbell Behind-The-Back Shrug

How to do the Barbell Behind-The-Back Shrug

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the barbell behind your back with an overhand grip.
  2. 2Keep your arms straight and shrug your shoulders up towards your ears.
  3. 3Hold the contraction for a moment, then slowly lower your shoulders back to the starting position.

Muscle group

Back

Type

Weights or Machine

Equipment

Barbell

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