Best Advanced Trapezius Workouts With Weight Machines

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Weight machines are designed to target specific movements by providing stability and guiding controlled motion during exercises.

Advanced exercises are highly effective but require experience, as they often involve complex techniques and higher repetitions or weights suited for individuals with over four years of weightlifting practice.

The trapezius, forming the upper back between the shoulders, plays a key role in back exercises such as shrugs and can benefit from targeted, machine-assisted routines.

Including these aspects in a workout ensures a focused, safe, and impactful session tailored to advanced lifters aiming to enhance their traps.

The 4 Best Advanced Trapezius Exercises with Weight Machines

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  • 1. Machine Shoulder Shrug

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    15 mScore
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    Shoulder Shrug Machine

    The Machine Shoulder Shrug is a simple exercise that strengthens the trapezius muscles, which are located in your upper back. This beginner-friendly exercise supports your body and minimizes stress on other muscles while you focus on the shrugging motion.

    How to do it

    The Machine Shoulder Shrug is a simple exercise that strengthens the trapezius muscles, which are located in your upper back. This beginner-friendly exercise supports your body and minimizes stress on other muscles while you focus on the shrugging motion.

    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    8reps
    90lbs
    2
    8reps
    90lbs
    3
    8reps
    90lbs
    Full Video & Instructions

  • 2. Smith Machine Shrug

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    96 mScore
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    Smith Machine

    The Smith Machine Shrug is a shoulder exercise that helps build strength in the trapezius muscles. Using a Smith machine provides stability, allowing you to focus on your form and effectively target the muscles.

    How to do it

    The Smith Machine Shrug is a shoulder exercise that helps build strength in the trapezius muscles. Using a Smith machine provides stability, allowing you to focus on your form and effectively target the muscles.

    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    8reps
    95lbs
    2
    8reps
    95lbs
    3
    8reps
    95lbs
    Full Video & Instructions

  • 3. Smith Machine Upright Row

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    196,556
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    7 mScore
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    Smith Machine

    The Smith Machine Upright Row is an exercise that strengthens your shoulders and upper body. Using the Smith Machine helps you maintain good form and reduce the risk of injury.

    How to do it

    The Smith Machine Upright Row is an exercise that strengthens your shoulders and upper body. Using the Smith Machine helps you maintain good form and reduce the risk of injury.

    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    8reps
    65lbs
    2
    8reps
    65lbs
    3
    8reps
    65lbs
    Full Video & Instructions

  • 4. Smith Machine Behind the Back Shrug

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    94 mScore
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    Smith Machine

    The Smith Machine Behind the Back Shrug is an exercise that targets the upper traps and rear deltoids by using a barbell positioned behind your body. It helps improve shoulder strength while providing stability to lift heavier weights safely.

    How to do it

    The Smith Machine Behind the Back Shrug is an exercise that targets the upper traps and rear deltoids by using a barbell positioned behind your body. It helps improve shoulder strength while providing stability to lift heavier weights safely.

    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    8reps
    85lbs
    2
    8reps
    85lbs
    3
    8reps
    85lbs
    Full Video & Instructions

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