Smith back shrug

Smith back shrug

Difficulty

Beginner

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Traps

Secondary Muscles

shoulders

Equipment

Smith machine

Body Part

Back

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.

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.

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.

How to Do the Smith back shrug

How to Do the Smith back shrug

How to Do the Smith back shrug

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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