Barbell Shrug vs Leverage Shrug

Stand up straight with your feet at shoulder width as you hold a barbell with both hands in front of you using a pronated grip (palms facing the thighs). Tip: Your hands should be a little wider than shoulder width apart. You can use wrist wraps for this exercise for a better grip. This will be your starting position.

Raise your shoulders up as far as you can go as you breathe out and hold the contraction for a second. Tip: Refrain from trying to lift the barbell by using your biceps.

Slowly return to the starting position as you breathe in.

Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Load the pins to an appropriate weight. Position yourself directly between the handles.

Grasp the top handles with a comfortable grip, and then lower your hips as you take a breath. Look forward with your head and keep your chest up.

Drive through the floor with your heels, extending your hips and knees as you rise to a standing position. Keep your arms straight throughout the movement, finishing with your shoulders back. This will be your starting position.

Raise the weight by shrugging the shoulders towards your ears, moving straight up and down.

Pause at the top of the motion, and then return the weight to the starting position.