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Single-Arm Cable Shrug

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Muscles worked

High load
Traps · Upper
Low load
Core and Forearms

Primary muscles

Secondary muscles

How to do it

Set a cable handle at the lowest position and stand beside it, holding the handle at your side with a straight arm. Raise that shoulder toward your ear without leaning, bending your elbow, or rolling your shoulder. Lower under control and repeat on the other side.

Form cues

  • Keep your torso upright.
  • Lift the working shoulder straight up.
  • 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.