# Smith Shrug - Forge Exercise Library

## Quick Answer

The smith shrug is an exercise performed on a Smith machine to target the trapezius muscles. It involves lifting the shoulders towards the ears while holding a barbell, focusing on squeezing the traps at the top of the movement.

**Details:**
- **Body Part:** Back
- **Equipment:** Smith Machine
- **Target Muscle:** Traps
- **Secondary Muscles:** Shoulders
- **Difficulty:** Beginner
- **Category:** Strength

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## How to Perform Smith Shrug

1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
2. Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
3. Keep your arms straight and your shoulders relaxed.
4. Lift your shoulders up towards your ears, squeezing your traps at the top.
5. Hold for a moment, then slowly lower your shoulders back down to the starting position.
6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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- **[More Traps Exercises](https://forgetrainer.ai/exercises/muscle/traps)**

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