A standing shoulder-elevation exercise with a barbell held behind the thighs. It primarily trains the upper trapezius, while the hands and trunk maintain the load and standing position.
Stand with feet planted and hold the bar behind your thighs with an overhand grip.
Keep the arms long and the head aligned with the torso.
Raise both shoulders vertically without bending the elbows or rolling the shoulders.
Pause briefly at the raised position, then lower the shoulders under control.
Use a load that allows shoulder motion without a leg drive.
Maintain a secure grip and a steady wrist position.
The behind-the-body arm position is part of this variation.
Rolling the shoulders in circles.
Bending the elbows to raise the bar.
Pushing the head forward or using the knees to move the load.
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