How to do: Clean Shrug

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Clean Shrug — starting position — Start position

Clean Shrug — finishing position — Finish position

Step-by-step instructions

1Begin 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.
2Shrug 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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Photos & base instructions from the open-source Free Exercise DB (public domain).