Setup and loading
Overhand grip at shoulder width.
How to do the smith machine behind-the-back shrug step by step
- With your back to the bar, grab it behind you at thigh height.
- Shrug your shoulders up.
- Hold and lower.
Form cues
- Chest up
- Arms straight
Common mistakes
- Bending your elbows
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Sets and reps for your goal
Hypertrophy
3 x 10-15 · rest 60 s3-4 sets of 6-12 reps (up to 15-20 on isolation exercises) at 65-80% of your max. Rest 1 to 2 minutes.
Get close to failure (0-3 reps in reserve) and control the lowering for 2-3 seconds. Accumulate 10-20 sets per muscle per week.
A guide for healthy adults. Adjust the load to your level and see a professional if you have an injury.
Check your form
Film yourself from the side or ask someone to watch, then tick what you get right.
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