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Cable Shrugs

trapsstrength

Target Muscles

Primary: traps

Equipment Needed

cable

Mechanics

isolation

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How to perform 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.