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Cable Shrug
Beginner - Strength - Isolation
Targeted Muscle Group
Back
Shoulders
Recommended Equipment
Machine - Strength
How to do it
The cable shrug exercise is a variation of the standard shrug using the cable machine and is better suited for people who are used to doing drop sets or not sure/comfortable with the weight they are doing.
Steps :
1.) Start by attaching a flat shoulder-width bar to a low cable pulley, then stand in front of the machine shoulder-width apart.
2.) Keep a slight bend in your knees and your abs tight to help protect and stabilize your lower back.
3.) Grab the bar attached to the pulley machine at waist height and then slowly shrug your shoulders towards your ears, contracting your muscles.
4.) Once you reach the top of the position, hold for a count on the contraction and then return back to the starting position.
Tips :
1.) Prevent from rolling your shoulders as this is incorrect form and can result in injury.
2.) Do not perform this exercise if you are experiencing any shoulder pain as you are at the risk of further injuring yourself.
