Traps · Smith machine · Beginner
How to do Smith Shrug
The smith shrug is an exercise performed on a Smith machine to target the trapezius muscles. It involves lifting the shoulders 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 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 your shoulders relaxed.
- Lift your shoulders up towards your ears, squeezing your traps at the top.
- Hold for a moment, then slowly lower your shoulders back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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