Cable Shrug
Instructions
Preparation
- Stand facing low pulley and grasp cable bar with a shoulder width or slightly wider overhand grip. Stand close to pulley.
Execution
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- With arms straight, elevate shoulders as high as possible. Lower and repeat.
Comments
- Since this movement becomes more difficult as full shoulder elevation is
achieved, a height criteria for shoulder elevation may be needed. For
example, raising the shoulders until the slope of the shoulders become
horizontal may be considered adequate depending upon individual body
structure
Muscles
Target: The primary muscle intended for exercise.
- Trapezius, Upper (Shoulder (Upper), Upper Traps)
Synergists: A muscle that assists another muscle to accomplish a movement.
- Trapezius, Middle (Back (Upper), Traps)
- Levator Scapulae (Shoulder (Upper), Neck (Rear))
Stabilizers: A muscle that contracts with no significant movement to maintain a posture or fixate a joint.
- Erector Spinae Lower Back
