Smith Shrug Back
Exercise List / Shoulders
How to do :
following these tips and tricks
- Set the height of the bar of the Smith machine so that it’s just above knee height.Set the height of the bar of the Smith machine so that it’s just above knee height.
- et the safety pins to prevent the bar from being able to drop and potentially damage your legs.
- Stand in front of the bar and grasp it using a shoulder-width pronated grip (palms facing your body).
- Unlatch the bar from the rail by rotating it, and stand up straight.
- Keeping your elbows slightly flexed, exhale as you elevate your shoulders as high as possible.
- Hold for a count of two and squeeze your trapezius.
- Inhale as you lower the bar back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the prescribed number of repetitions.
Smith Shrug Back Benefits
- Isolates Upper Trapezius: Focuses on building the size and strength of the upper traps with controlled movement.
- Improves Posture: Strengthens upper back muscles to combat slouched shoulders and support upright posture.
- Boosts Grip Strength: Holding the bar enhances forearm and hand strength.
- Increases Stability: Strengthens muscles supporting the shoulder blades and spine, reducing injury risks.
- Safe Weight Progression: The Smith machine’s fixed path allows for safely increasing weight.
Smith Shrug Back – Muscles Worked
