Raising shoulders with a barbell

How to properly perform the exercise: barbell shoulder raise?

The movement is performed by:

• the upper back muscles

Additionally, it works:

• the abdominal and back muscles (stabilize the posture)

Starting position:

Grab the barbell with an overhand grip, placing your hands wider than shoulder-width apart. Place your feet shoulder-width apart. Abdominal muscles contracted, back straight. Knees straight but not locked (slightly bent). Arms with the barbell lowered in front of your body.

Movement: Raise your shoulders toward your ears. Lower your shoulders in a slower motion. Repeat.

Tip: Feet shoulder-width apart. Abdominal muscles contracted. Hands wider than shoulder-width apart and with an overhand grip. Back straight, knees slightly bent.

You will need a barbell to perform this exercise.