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Smith Machine Shrugs

Exercise Tips

  • Do not hunch over, no matter the position of the bar
  • Pinch your shoulder blades together on the hunch

Smith Machine Shrugs

This exercise targets your traps and provides a low cardio benefit.

Muscle Group

Trapezius (Traps)

Frequency

2 Days a Week to
3 Days a Week

Equipment

Smith Machine

Cardiovascular Benefit

Low

Muscle Group: Trapezius (Traps)

Equipment: Smith Machine

Minimum Frequency: 2 Days a Week

Maximum Frequency: 3 Days a Week

Cardiovascular Benefit: Low

Exercise Category: Traps



Starting Position: Stand behind the barbell on a Smith Machine, feet shoulder width apart. Hold the barbell with an overhand grip, hands shoulder width apart and arms straight down in front of you.

  1. 1 Shrug your shoulders up while keeping your arms and back straight.
  2. 2 Hold for a one count, then slowly lower your shoulders back down to starting position.
  3. 3Repeat this exercise until you have completed all repetitions for the set.