Cable Shrugs
How to do the Cable Shrugs with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Traps
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Cable
How to do the Cable Shrugs
- 1
Grasp a cable bar attachment that is attached to a low pulley with a shoulder width or slightly wider overhand (palms facing down) grip.
- 2
Stand erect close to the pulley with your arms extended in front of you holding the bar. This will be your starting position.
- 3
Lift the bar by elevating the shoulders as high as possible as you exhale. Hold the contraction at the top for a second. Tip: The arms should remain extended at all times. Refrain from using the biceps to help lift the bar. Only the shoulders should be moving up and down.
- 4
Lower the bar back to the original position.
- 5
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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Cable Shrugs: common questions
What muscles does the Cable Shrugs work?
The Cable Shrugs primarily works the Traps.
Is the Cable Shrugs suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Cable Shrugs is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Cable Shrugs?
To do the Cable Shrugs you'll need a cable machine.
Is the Cable Shrugs a compound or isolation exercise?
The Cable Shrugs is an isolation exercise, it targets the traps through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.
How do I do the Cable Shrugs with correct form?
Grasp a cable bar attachment that is attached to a low pulley with a shoulder width or slightly wider overhand (palms facing down) grip. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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