Snatch Shrug
Level: intermediate
Category: olympic weightlifting
Force: pull
Mechanic: compound
Equipment: barbell
Primary muscles: traps
Secondary muscles: forearms
shoulders
Instructions:
Begin with a wide grip, with the bar hanging at the mid thigh position. You can use a hook or overhand grip. 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 snatch, avoid overloading to the point that the execution slows down.