Traps · Smith machine · Beginner
How to do Smith Back Shrug
The smith back shrug is a strength exercise targeting the trapezius muscles, performed using a smith machine. It involves lifting the shoulders straight up towards the ears while holding a barbell, focusing on squeezing the traps at the top of the movement.
- Primary muscle
- Traps
- Also works
- Shoulders
- Equipment
- Smith machine
- Level
- Beginner
- Category
- Back
How to do Smith Back Shrug, step by step
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
- Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Keep your arms straight and allow the barbell to hang in front of your thighs.
- Lift your shoulders straight up towards your ears, squeezing your traps at the top.
- Hold for a moment, then lower your shoulders back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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