Smith Shrug

trapsbacksmith machine

Learn how to do the Smith Shrug with proper form and technique. This smith machine exercise primarily targets your Traps, with secondary emphasis on Shoulders.

Smith Shrug exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Smith Shrug

Follow these steps to perform the Smith Shrug with correct form:

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
  2. 2Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  3. 3Keep your arms straight and your shoulders relaxed.
  4. 4Lift your shoulders up towards your ears, squeezing your traps at the top.
  5. 5Hold for a moment, then slowly lower your shoulders back down to the starting position.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Smith Shrug Muscles Worked

Primary

traps

Secondary

shoulders

Exercise Details

Equipment
smith machine
Body Part
back
Category
Extended

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