Clean Shrug
The Clean Shrug is a compound Olympic weightlifting exercise performed with a barbell. It primarily targets the traps, with the forearms and shoulders working as secondary muscles. Suitable for beginners.
Primary Muscles
Secondary Muscles
Level
beginnerMechanic
compoundEquipment
barbellCategory
olympic weightlifting
Instructions
- 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.