Smith Back Shrug
Primary Equipment
Smith machine
Smith machine
Instructions
- Stand inside the Smith machine with the bar behind you
- Grasp the bar with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width
- Unlock the bar and stand tall, chest up
- Shrug your shoulders straight up towards your ears
- Lower the bar slowly and with control to the starting position
Tips
- Keep your core engaged throughout the movement
- Avoid rolling your shoulders; move them straight up and down
- Use a controlled motion, do not use momentum
- Maintain a neutral neck position
