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smith shrug

Animated demonstration of smith shrug

How to do this exercise

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

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