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Smith Shrug
Stand upright under a Smith machine bar with feet shoulder-width apart and grip the bar with an overhand grip. Unrack the bar, then lift your shoulders straight up toward your ears by contracting your traps. Pause briefly at the top for a strong contraction, then lower your shoulders back down with control while keeping your arms straight and core engaged.
Primary muscle
Trapezius (upper traps)
Secondary muscles
with involvement of levator scapulae and upper back stabilizers
Equipment
Smith Machine
Category
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