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cable shrug
Target

traps

Equipment

cable

cable shrug

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How to Perform the cable shrug

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