Strength

Cable Shrug

The Cable Shrug exercise targets trapezius muscles for upper back and neck strength. This shoulder lifting movement improves shoulder stability and enhances upper body strength.

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Cable Shrug instructions

Step-by-step instructions

1

Stand between the posts of a cable machine, with one handle in each hand, arms suspended at your sides, and feet shoulder-width apart.

2

With your arms kept straight, raise your shoulders as high as you can.

3

Hold for a second at the top of the movement.

4

Lower your shoulders back down in a controlled fashion.

5

Repeat the exercise for the programmed number of reps.

Stand between the posts of a cable machine, with one handle in each hand, arms suspended at your sides, and feet shoulder-width apart.

With your arms kept straight, raise your shoulders as high as you can.

Hold for a second at the top of the movement.

Lower your shoulders back down in a controlled fashion.

Repeat the exercise for the programmed number of reps.

Equipment needed

Bands

Barbell

Battle Ropes

Bench

Bosu

Box

Cables

Dip Bar

Dumbbell

EZ Curl Bar

Hex Bar

Kettlebell

Ladder

Machine

Pull-Up Bar

Yoga Ball

Muscles used

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Back

Front

Strength distributions

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