Smith Shrug
- Body part
- Back
- Target muscles
- Primary muscles
- Secondary muscles
- Not listed
- Equipment
- Sports fields
How to perform it
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent. Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Keep your arms straight and your shoulders relaxed. Lift your shoulders up towards your ears, squeezing your traps at the top. Hold for a moment, then slowly lower your shoulders back down to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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