Cable Shrugs
The Cable Shrugs is an isolation strength exercise performed with a cable machine. It primarily targets the traps. Suitable for beginners.
Primary Muscles
Level
beginnerMechanic
isolationEquipment
cableCategory
strength
Instructions
- Stand facing a low pulley cable machine. Attach a straight bar and grasp it with both hands.
- Stand upright with your arms fully extended and the bar in front of your thighs.
- Shrug your shoulders straight up toward your ears as high as possible.
- Hold the contraction at the top, then slowly lower your shoulders back down.
- Keep your arms straight throughout and avoid bending your elbows.