1 - Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell in front of your thighs with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width.
2 - Keep your arms fully extended, your chest up, and your core braced throughout the movement.
3 - Without bending your elbows, elevate your shoulders straight up toward your ears as high as possible.
4 - Hold the top position for a brief pause of 1-2 seconds to maximize trap engagement.
5 - Slowly lower your shoulders back down to the starting position in a controlled manner.
6 - Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, avoiding any rolling of the shoulders.
