Smith Shrug
Expert Advice
Avoid rolling your shoulders as this can put unnecessary strain on them; instead, lift straight up and squeeze.
How-to-do Steps
- Set the Smith machine bar to a height where you can reach it comfortably while standing.
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and grip the bar with an overhand grip.
- Lift the bar by shrugging your shoulders straight up towards your ears.
- Squeeze your traps at the top of the movement.
- Slowly lower your shoulders back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Details
Primary
Traps100%
Equipment
Smith machine
Exercise Type
Strength
