Clean Shrug
Level: beginner
Category: olympic weightlifting
Force: pull
Mechanic: compound
Equipment: barbell
Primary muscles: traps
Secondary muscles: forearms
shoulders
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.