Cable Shrug
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Technique
Stand facing a low cable pulley holding a straight bar or handles in front of your thighs. Keeping your arms straight, shrug your shoulders straight up toward your ears. Pause and squeeze your traps at the top. Lower back down under control to a full stretch.
Steps
- Stand tall facing the low pulley with the cable taut
- Hold the attachment in front of your thighs with your arms straight
- Shrug your shoulders straight up toward your ears
- Pause and squeeze your traps at the top
- Lower your shoulders under control to a full stretch
Common mistakes
- Bending the elbows to pull the attachment upward
- Rolling the shoulders instead of shrugging straight up
- Leaning back to move the weight
- Dropping the shoulders quickly from the top
Variations
- Straight-bar cable shrug
- Dual-handle cable shrug
- Rope cable shrug
- Behind-the-back cable shrug
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What muscles does Cable Shrug work?
Muscles: Traps.
What equipment do I need for Cable Shrug?
Equipment: Cable.
Where can I do Cable Shrug?
Location: Gym.
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