Demo & instructions
Cable Shrug
Also known as: Low Cable Shrug, Cable Trap Shrug
Instructions
A shrug performed against a low cable. The pulley keeps steady tension on the upper traps through the whole lift, including the bottom where free weights tend to go slack.
- Movement
- Shrug
- Type
- Isolation
- Level
- Beginner
- Typical range
- 8–20 reps
Setup
- 1Set the pulley to the lowest position and attach a straight bar, or use a handle on each side of a dual station.
- 2Grip the attachment with your arms straight and stand tall, close enough that the cable runs nearly straight up.
- 3Set your feet hip-width apart, soften your knees, and let your shoulders settle down.
Execution
- 1Keeping your arms straight, lift your shoulders straight up toward your ears.
- 2
Target
Equipment
Muscles worked
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Training use
Strength
Muscle building
Endurance
Conditioning
