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cable shrug
cable shrug is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Stand facing the cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Step 2. Grasp the cable handles with an overhand grip and let your arms hang down in front of you.
Step 3. Keeping your arms straight, shrug your shoulders up towards your ears.
Step 4. Hold the contraction for a moment, then slowly lower your shoulders back down to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
traps
Secondary muscles
shoulders
Primary body parts
back
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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