Cable Shrug
Cable Shrug Instructions
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a cable in each hand with an overhand grip.
- Bring your shoulders up towards your ears, squeezing your traps at the top of the movement.
- Hold for a second, then slowly lower your shoulders back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Cable Shrug Form & Visual
Cable Shrug Benefits
- Targets the trapezius muscles in the upper back and shoulders
- Improves posture and shoulder stability
- Can be done with heavy weights to increase strength and muscle mass
- Allows for a greater range of motion compared to traditional barbell shrugs
- Can be easily modified for different fitness levels and abilities
Cable Shrug Muscles Worked
- Trapezius
- Rhomboids
- Levator Scapulae
Cable Shrug Variations & Alternatives
- Barbell Shrug
- Dumbbell Shrug
- Kettlebell Shrug
- Trap Bar Shrug
- Smith Machine Shrug
