A trap-focused isolation movement. The Smith machine lets you load heavier shrugs than a barbell while keeping the bar glued to a perfectly vertical path.
Form tips
Stand tall with the bar at arm's length in front of your thighs.
Shrug straight up, don't roll the shoulders, it adds no trap activation.
Pause at the top for a beat, then lower under control for a full stretch.
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