Equipmentcable
Difficultybeginner
trapsback
Cable Shrug
The cable shrug is an isolation exercise targeting the trapezius muscles, performed using a cable machine. It involves shrugging the shoulders upward while keeping the arms straight, focusing on contracting the traps.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Stand facing the cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2.Grasp the cable handles with an overhand grip and let your arms hang down in front of you.
- 3.Keeping your arms straight, shrug your shoulders up towards your ears.
- 4.Hold the contraction for a moment, then slowly lower your shoulders back down to the starting position.
- 5.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
shoulders
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