Best Trapezius Workouts With Weight Machines For Men
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Weight machines are designed to provide stability and allow users to perform isolated movements effectively.
These machines are especially beneficial for beginners aiming to learn proper technique safely or individuals focusing on exertion without balance concerns.
The trapezius muscles, located at the upper back between the shoulders, are involved in many back exercises and can be specifically targeted through isolation movements such as shrugs.
In workouts tailored for the average man (5’10”, 180 lbs, 35 years old), reps and weight settings are adjusted based on generalized data, but individual capacity should guide adjustments.
Focusing on exercises targeting the traps can contribute significantly to upper back development and overall posture improvement.
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1. Machine Shoulder Shrug
SETS LOGGED94,471Trapezius Strength15 mScoreTrapezius
Shoulder Shrug MachineThe 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, Weight18reps75lbs28reps75lbs38reps75lbs2. Smith Machine Shrug
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Smith MachineThe 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, Weight18reps75lbs28reps75lbs38reps75lbs3. Smith Machine Upright Row
SETS LOGGED196,556Trapezius Strength7 mScoreTrapeziusSmith MachineThe 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, Weight18reps50lbs28reps50lbs38reps50lbs4. Smith Machine Behind the Back Shrug
SETS LOGGED127,074Trapezius Strength94 mScoreTrapeziusSmith MachineThe 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, Weight18reps70lbs28reps70lbs38reps70lbs
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