How to perform Power Shrug (Barbell)

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Power Shrug (Barbell)

Also known as: Power Shrug (Barbell).

Explosive shrug with slight jump.

How to perform this exercise

Stand firmly holding a barbell in front of the thighs with long arms.
Make a short hip and knee dip, then extend forcefully while shrugging upward with the bar close.
Absorb the return with slightly bent knees and reset your stance for the next repetition.

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