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Smith Shrug

Smith Shrug: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: machine.

Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentmachine
  • Body partback
Primary muscles
traps, shoulders
Secondary muscles
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How to do it

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
  2. Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  3. Keep your arms straight and your shoulders relaxed.
  4. Lift your shoulders up towards your ears, squeezing your traps at the top.
  5. Hold for a moment, then slowly lower your shoulders back down to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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