Smith Machine Shrug
Primary Equipment
Smith machine
Smith machine
Secondary Equipment
Weight plates
Weight plates
Instructions
- Stand inside the Smith machine with the bar resting on your thighs
- Grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width, palms facing you
- Keep your arms straight and shoulders relaxed
- Shrug your shoulders straight up towards your ears
- Hold briefly at the top, then slowly lower the bar to the starting position
Tips
- Focus on lifting with your traps, not your biceps
- Keep your core tight and avoid swinging your body
- Control the movement both up and down
- Do not roll your shoulders forward or backward
