Profile: Compound exercise for the
major neck and side shoulder muscles
Suitability: Beginner / Intermediate
/ Advanced
Target Muscles: Trapezius, Lateral deltoids
Equipment: Barbell,
Mirror
Start / End Phase
Mid Phase
Use a weight that allows you to
control the exercise with strict form suited to your training goals. Stand
facing the mirror so you can observe your technique
Take a hip width stance with your
toes turned slightly out.
Take a hip width grip on the bar and
lift it up letting it hang in front of you
Use the drag & lock technique by
bending your elbows slightly
Inhale, then exhale whilst
contracting your trapezius and pull the bar up in front of your body towards
your chin until your elbows are above your shoulders
Inhale whilst lowering the bar back
to the starting position but do not lock out
Please click here to return to
the Training Guide Menu:
