Kettlebell Opus – Newsletter #10

    The last shrug exercise I will discuss is the jump shrug. This incorporates the shrug into a more dynamic and athletic exercise.

    Combine the standing shrug with the suitcase squat. With two kettlebells just outside the feet which are in a fairly narrow stance, jump up. As you jump up, let the arms hang straight and locked and shrug the shoulders to time the contraction of the shrug with the apex of the shrug.

    The idea is to dynamically transfer power from the upper body to the lower body. Keep the reps low for power and to keep the integrity of the movement intact.

    A lot of shrugging options have been presented. For me shrugs have done a lot for my back strength and development – especially between the shoulder blades. This has helped me stabilize and strengthen the shoulder girdle.

I hope you reap the same benefits.

Keep snatching, Steve