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Smith Back Shrug
The Smith Back Shrug is a strength exercise that builds the trapezius muscles in your upper back and neck. You use a Smith machine for this movement. You hold the bar in front of your legs and lift your shoulders straight up toward your ears to squeeze the muscles.
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How to Perform
- 1Stand with your feet apart, about as wide as your shoulders. Bend your knees just a little bit.
- 2Hold the bar with your palms facing your body. Place your hands a little wider than your shoulders.
- 3Keep your arms straight. Let the bar hang down in front of your legs.
- 4Lift your shoulders straight up toward your ears. Squeeze your neck and back muscles hard at the top.
- 5Hold the squeeze for a second, then lower your shoulders back down.
- 6Repeat this movement for the number of times you want.
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