smith shrug

Equipment

smith machine

Target muscle

traps

How to perform

1. 1

   Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.

2. 2

   Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

3. 3

   Keep your arms straight and your shoulders relaxed.

4. 4

   Lift your shoulders up towards your ears, squeezing your traps at the top.

5. 5

   Hold for a moment, then slowly lower your shoulders back down to the starting position.

6. 6

   Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.