A high-force shrug designed to improve explosive trap strength and snatch technique.
Instructions
- Start with the bar at mid-thigh, using a wide snatch grip and keeping your back straight.
- Shrug your shoulders upward as forcefully as possible, keeping your arms straight.
- Avoid excessive loading—focus on speed and control over maximum weight.
- Lower the bar under control and repeat.
Related Muscle Groups
- Traps
See exercises for Traps · Learn about the Traps - Forearms (secondary)
See exercises for Forearms · Learn about the Forearms - Shoulders (secondary)
See exercises for Shoulders · Learn about the Shoulders