Clean Shrug

Muscle Groups

Primary Muscles:

traps

Secondary Muscles:

forearms shoulders

Exercise Demonstration

Demonstration of Clean Shrug exercise showing proper form and technique Alternative demonstration of Clean Shrug exercise

Description:

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.

Exercise Information

Category: olympic weightlifting
Equipment: barbell
Level: beginner
Force Type: pull
Mechanic: compound