Cable Shrug
- Main muscle
- Back
- Also works
- Forearms
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Movement
- Isolation · Single-joint
Equipment
- Cable machine
How to do it
- Attach a straight bar to a low cable pulley, grip it palms down about shoulder-width and stand tall close to the machine.
- With your arms straight, lift your shoulders up toward your ears as high as you can.
- Hold for a moment, then lower your shoulders slowly.
Beginner tip: Only your shoulders move up and down; keep your arms straight.