Target Muscle

    Shoulders

    Equipment

    Barbell

    Difficulty

    Intermediate

    Category

    Strength

    ShouldersBarbell

    Barbell Skier

    The barbell skier is a dynamic shoulder exercise that involves lifting a barbell while performing a small jump, targeting the deltoids and engaging the tricep and core for stability.

    Also Works

    TricepsCore

    How to Perform

    1. 1

      Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell in front of your thighs with an overhand grip.

    2. 2

      Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight and chest up.

    3. 3

      Simultaneously lift the barbell up towards your shoulders while jumping slightly off the ground.

    4. 4

      As you reach the top of the movement, quickly reverse the motion and lower the barbell back down to the starting position.

    5. 5

      Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

    Pro Tips

    • •Focus on controlled movements rather than speed
    • •Breathe out during the exertion phase
    • •Keep your core engaged throughout the movement

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