Barbell Overhead Shrug

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The barbell overhead shrug is a workout that primarily targets the upper back muscles.

It involves lifting the barbell above the head and shrugging the shoulders to engage the upper back muscles.

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and grip the barbell with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
Lift the barbell up to shoulder height, keeping your elbows slightly bent and your palms facing forward.
Inhale and brace your core as you press the barbell overhead, fully extending your arms and keeping your shoulders down and back.
Hold the barbell overhead for a brief moment, focusing on contracting your upper traps.
Exhale and slowly lower the barbell back to shoulder height, maintaining control throughout the movement.

Start with a light weight to focus on form and gradually increase as you get comfortable.
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, grip the barbell slightly wider than shoulder-width.
Keep your core engaged and maintain a neutral spine throughout the exercise.
Initiate the movement by shrugging your shoulders up towards your ears, squeezing your upper back muscles.
Avoid using momentum and control the weight on the way down, feeling the stretch in your upper back.
Focus on keeping your elbows high and pointed outwards, emphasizing the engagement of your upper back.
Remember to breathe throughout the exercise, inhaling on the way up and exhaling on the way down.