Cable Shrug

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Learn how to do the Cable Shrug with proper form and technique. This cable exercise primarily targets your Traps, with secondary emphasis on Shoulders.

Cable Shrug exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Cable Shrug

Follow these steps to perform the Cable Shrug with correct form:

  1. 1Stand facing the cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. 2Grasp the cable handles with an overhand grip and let your arms hang down in front of you.
  3. 3Keeping your arms straight, shrug your shoulders up towards your ears.
  4. 4Hold the contraction for a moment, then slowly lower your shoulders back down to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Cable Shrug Muscles Worked

Primary

traps

Secondary

shoulders

Exercise Details

Equipment
cable
Body Part
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Category
Main

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