Keep your arms extended fully, allowing the barbell to hang in front of your thighs.
Lift your shoulders towards your ears as high as you can, without bending your elbows or moving the barbell with your hands, focusing on the contraction in your traps.
Hold the contraction for a second at the top of the movement.
Slowly lower your shoulders back to the starting position, ensuring a controlled movement and not letting the weights simply drop back down.
Pro Tip
Proper Grip: Hold the barbell with an overhand grip (palms facing your body) and your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Avoid holding the barbell too tightly or too loosely as this can strain your wrists. Controlled Movement: Lift your shoulders straight up towards your ears as high as possible, then lower back down in a controlled manner. Avoid using your biceps to lift the barbell, as this can lead to muscle imbalance and injury. The movement should be driven by your trapezius muscles, not your arms. Avoid Rolling Shoulders: A common mistake is to roll the shoulders back at the top of the movement. This