Exercise

Smith Machine Shrug

Also known as: smith shrug, smith machine shrugs, smith trap shrug

Smith Machine Shrug is a isolation exercise for the traps. Main target: upper traps. Also works: traps and forearm flexors. Equipment: smith machine.

EquipmentSmith machine

TypeIsolation

MovementPull

CategoryStrength

Muscles worked

Primary

Secondary

Set the Smith machine bar to thigh height and grasp it with an overhand, shoulder-width grip.
Unrack the bar and stand tall with arms straight.
Shrug your shoulders straight up toward your ears as high as possible without bending the elbows.
Pause at the top, then lower your shoulders fully and repeat.