How to Practice barbell shoulder shrugs for weight training

Have you tried working out with barbell shrugs? If so, you know that shoulder shrugs are an essential part of lifting weights and strength training. This fitness how-to video demonstrates work out the back with shrugs and a barbell. Learn how shrug exercises with weights can increase strength and flexibility in this video.

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Keep shoulders back, chest high, & abs tight

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Michelle is a personal trainer at a gym in NC and has been a personal trainer for several years. She is certified through ACE and is a certified aerobics instructor as well. Her Specialty is weight lifting and she enjoys training aspiring female body builders as she is one herself. She focuses on helping her clients stronger, healthier, and sending them out feeling better for it. The best part of her job is when she see people living a better life as a result of the physical training. She was also a Marine physical trainer before she was employed at the gym.