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.

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.

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.

How to Do the Smith shrug

How to Do the Smith shrug

How to Do the Smith 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 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.

Difficulty

Beginner

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Traps

Traps

Secondary Muscles

shoulders

Equipment

Smith machine

Body Part

Back

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