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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