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Smith Machine Shoulder Shrug
- 1 - Set the Smith machine bar to about mid-thigh height and load the desired weight.
- 2 - Stand facing the bar with your feet about hip-width apart and the bar in front of your thighs.
- 3 - Grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width with an overhand grip, then unrack it by standing tall and rotating the hooks free.
- 4 - Keep your arms straight, chest lifted, core braced, and shoulders pulled slightly back without arching your lower back.
- 5 - Elevate your shoulders straight up toward your ears as high as possible without bending your elbows.
- 6 - Pause briefly at the top, then lower your shoulders under control until you feel a stretch through your traps.
- 7 - Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, keeping the movement vertical and controlled.
