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Cable Shrug

Cable Shrug demonstration

How to do it

  1. 1The cable shrug is an isolation exercise targeting the trapezius muscles, performed using a cable machine.

Coaching cues

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

Equipment

cable
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