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Smith Back Shrug

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Intermediate

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Traps accessibility Back
Shoulders

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Smith Machine

Category

strength

Mechanic

isolation

Cal/min

5.5

Force

pull

Smith Back Shrug is a intermediate single-joint isolation pulling exercise targeting the Traps in the Back region. Performed using smith machine, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Shoulders.

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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 allow the barbell to hang in front of your thighs.

4

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

5

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

6

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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