Cable Shrug
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Muscles worked
- High load
- Traps · Upper
- Low load
- Core and Forearms
How to do it
Attach a bar to a low cable pulley and stand tall holding it with straight arms. Raise your shoulders toward your ears without bending your elbows or rolling your shoulders. Pause briefly, then lower under control.
Form cues
- Lift your shoulders straight up.
- Keep your neck neutral.
- Lower with control.
Safety
Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:
NeckShoulderElbowWristUpper backLower back
This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.