Traps exercise

How to do Shrug (Smith Machine)

Beginner isolation exercise for the traps, done with a machine.

Traps Drawn by Ayme
Primary muscles
Traps
Equipment
Machine
Level
Beginner
Ayme tracks
Weight and reps

Step by step

  1. Hold the bar at arm's length, hands just outside your hips.
  2. Shrug your shoulders straight up toward your ears.
  3. Pause, then lower slowly.