Target Muscle

    Traps

    Equipment

    Cable

    Difficulty

    Beginner

    Category

    Strength

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    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.

    Also Works

    Shoulders

    How to Perform

    1. 1

      Stand facing the cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.

    2. 2

      Grasp the cable handles with an overhand grip and let your arms hang down in front of you.

    3. 3

      Keeping your arms straight, shrug your shoulders up towards your ears.

    4. 4

      Hold the contraction for a moment, then slowly lower your shoulders back down to the starting position.

    5. 5

      Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

    Pro Tips

    • •Focus on controlled movements rather than speed
    • •Breathe out during the exertion phase
    • •Keep your core engaged throughout the movement

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