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Cable Shrug

The cable keeps constant tension on the traps through the whole shrug.

  • Isolation
  • Cable
  • Beginner

How to do it

  • Low pulley, body leaning slightly towards the tower
  • Shrug towards your ear following the cable angle
  • Squeeze at the top and control the descent

Sets, reps and tempo

Ranges: 10–15 reps · 0–2 RIR

Tempo: 2 s on the way down, squeeze 1 s at the peak and stay in control, no swinging

Common mistakes

  • Cutting the range
  • Rolling your shoulders

Muscles worked

Primary

  • Traps

Alternatives

PreviousBanded Shrug
Form animation: Cable Shrug
The same animation you see in the app while logging the set.
Type
Isolation
Equipment
Cable
Level
Beginner
Pattern
Scapular elevation
Stimulus / fatigue
High
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