Instructions:
- 1Stand facing the bar of a Smith machine. The bar should be adjusted to hip level.
- 2Grasp the bar with shoulder-width apart hands.
- 3Raise your shoulders as high as possible.
- 4Hold for a moment then lower your shoulders back to the starting position.
- 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Tips:
- Avoid bending your arms during the exercise. The movement should be coming from your shoulders.
- Do not use your body to lift the weight. Concentrate on using strictly your traps to execute the movement.
- Ensure proper form to avoid injury and maximize the effectiveness of the exercise.
- Inhale as you shrug the shoulders upwards and exhale as you lower them.