Jump Shrug

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Instructions Preparation Stand over the barbell with the balls of the feet positioned under the bar slightly wider apart than hip width. Squat down and grip the bar with an over hand grip slightly wider than shoulder width. Position the shoulders over the bar with the back arched tightly. Arms are straight with elbows pointed along the bar. Execution Pull the bar up off the floor by extending the hips and knees. Jump up and shrug shoulders. Return Bend knees slightly and lower barbell to mid-thigh position. Slowly lower bar with taut lower back and trunk close to vertical. Comments None.

Classification  Utility: Power  Mechanics: Compound  Force: Pull Force (Articulation) Dynamic Hip Extension Knee Extension Ankle Plantar Flexion Scapula & Clavicle Elevation Static Spine (Thoracic, Lumbar) Extension