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Shrug - Barbell
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- HOW: Stand holding onto a barbell with your hands spread apart. While. Pull your shoulder blades up and back. control the motion down and repeat.
- FEEL: You will feel the muscles on the top back portion of the shoulder blade working with this exercise.
- COMPENSATION: Avoid bending the elbow or arching the neck as you perform this exercise.
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