Cable Shrug-In

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A standing shrug performed between two low cable pulleys, targeting the upper traps by aligning resistance with their diagonal line of pull.

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Also called: Dual Cable Shrug, Cable Upward and Inward Shrug, Low Cable Shrug

How to do it

Set the pulleys of a dual cable station to the lowest position and attach a single D-handle to each side.
Stand centered between the pulleys with feet hip-width apart.
Grasp a handle in each hand with a neutral grip and stand fully upright with arms straight, allowing the cables to pull downward and outward.

Keeping your arms completely straight, elevate your shoulders upward and inward toward your ears along the line of the cables.
Pause for a second at the top of the movement to contract the upper trapezius fully.
Lower your shoulders under control, allowing the cables to pull your shoulder blades down and out into a deep stretch.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Exhale as you shrug upward and inward; inhale smoothly as you lower the weight.

Bending the elbows to pull the weight with the biceps.: Keep the arms fully extended and let the movement occur entirely at the shoulder blades.
Rolling the shoulders forward during the shrug.: Move straight up and inward along the diagonal angle of the cables without rolling the joints.
Using leg drive or torso bobbing to move the load.: Brace the core, lock the knees softly, and elevate solely using the traps.

Avoid jerking the head forward or thrusting the chin during the contraction to protect the cervical spine.

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