Cable Shrug
Step by step
How to perform
- Grab the cable bar with both hands, your palms facing your thighs and your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Stand straight, keeping your arms fully extended, and start the exercise by shrugging your shoulders towards your ears, while keeping your arms still.
- Hold the peak position for a moment, feeling the contraction in your upper trapezius muscles.
- Slowly lower the weight back to the starting position, allowing your shoulders to fully extend downwards, and repeat the exercise for the desired number of repetitions.
Overview
About this exercise
The Cable Shrug is a strength training exercise that primarily targets the trapezius muscles in your upper back and neck, which can help improve posture and reduce the risk of back and neck pain. It is an ideal exercise for both beginners and advanced fitness enthusiasts, as it can be easily adjusted to match individual strength levels. People may choose to incorporate Cable Shrugs into their workout routine to enhance their shoulder stability, improve overall upper body strength, and achieve a more balanced and toned physique.
Coaching cues
Form tips
The key to performing Cable Shrugs effectively is to focus on controlled movement. Slowly lift your shoulders towards your ears in a shrugging motion, hold for a moment at the top, and then slowly lower them back down. Avoid jerking or using momentum to lift the weights, as this can lead to injury and reduces the effectiveness of the exercise.
The purpose of Cable Shrugs is to strengthen your trapezius muscles, located in your neck and upper back. Make sure to squeeze these muscles at the top of the shrug.
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