What It Is
Lifting your shoulders straight up against a heavy bar, building the upper-back strength that helps you carry heavy bags.
How to Do It
Stand tall holding the bar at your thighs, hands just outside your hips and arms straight. Lift your shoulders straight up toward your ears. Pause, then lower them slowly.
Skill Level
Intermediate. Free-weight lifts, single-leg balance under load, or near-bodyweight strength moves. Form matters.
Type
Strength. Builds muscle and strength with controlled, resisted movement.
Engagement
Bilateral. Each rep works both sides of the body at once.
