Cable Shrug (female)

Cable Shrug demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand upright and grab the cable bar with both hands.
  • 2Keep your arms straight and shoulders relaxed.
  • 3Raise your shoulders towards your ears, squeezing at the top.
  • 4Slowly lower your shoulders back to the starting position.
  • 5Repeat for desired number of repetitions.

Tips:

  • Keep your body and arms steady throughout.
  • Try not to roll your shoulders.
  • Focus on lifting through your shoulders, not your arms.
  • Control the descent to fully utilise the exercise.

Cable Shrug Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs