@marzrodie: SMITH MACHINE SHRUG TARGET MUSCLE: Upper Trapezius (highlighted In Red) SYNERGISTS (SUPPORTING MUSCLES): Mid Traps and Elevator Scapulae (Not Highlighted) MECHANICS: Isolation Movement FORCE: Pull SET-UP - Set the height of the bar so that is just above your knee height. - Grab the bar with a shoulder width and using a pronated grip (Palms facing you). EXECUTION - With your elbows slightly flexed, exhale as you elevate your shoulders as high as possible. - Hold for a count and squeeze your traps before continuing. - Inhale as you lower the bar back to the starting position. TIPS - Keep your back straight and body still. - Only move your shoulders. - Do not roll your shoulders as this can lead to shoulder injuries. - Use wrist straps for a better grip NB The shrug exercise can also be perform with a barbell, dumbbells, trap bar or a cable machine. If its necessary, use a wrist strap for better grip or use a mixed grip (one palm pronated or facing you, the other palm supinated or facing forward). FOR ONLINE & OR FACE TO FACE COACHING DM 📥 #trapsworkout #backworkout #shoulderworkout #marzrodie