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Smith Machine Shrugs

Smith Machine Shrugs are an effective exercise for targeting the trapezius muscles in the upper back. To perform this exercise, stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and grip the bar of a Smith machine with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, using an overhand grip. Keep your arms straight and your body upright. Lift your shoulders towards your ears in a shrugging motion, squeezing your traps at the top. Hold briefly, then slowly lower your shoulders back to the starting position. Smith Machine Shrugs help build trapezius strength, improve posture, and enhance upper back muscle definition. Adjusting the weight on the machine allows you to vary the intensity of the exercise to suit your fitness level.

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