Kettlebell Opus – Newsletter #9

    Shrugs from the rack position work the traps differently from the standing shrug.

    Clean two kettlebells to the rack position. From the shoulder packed position simply shrug the shoulders.

    Because the bells are held in front, the stimulus to the traps will be different as you will feel the scapula area become more involved to help counter balance the kettle bells being held in front.

    The same movement may be done with one kettlebell in the racked position. A more focused contraction and shrug may be obtained with this option.

    This movement will help with the comfort level of holding the rack position and has carry over value to all kettlebell pulling movements.

Keep snatching, Steve