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Cable Shrug

beginner Cable

Trapezius isolation using cable for constant tension.

Primary Muscles

Traps

Secondary Muscles

Forearms

Instructions

Stand at low cable holding bar. Shrug shoulders straight up, pause at top, lower slowly.

Common Mistakes

Rolling shoulders, going too heavy, no pause at top.

Variations

  • Barbell Shrug
  • Dumbbell Shrug
  • Smith Machine Shrug