Cable 30 Degree Shrug

Category

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Difficulty

Intermediate

Equipment

Cable Pulley Machine

Primary muscles

Trapezius

Secondary muscles

Rhomboids, Levator Scapulae

How to do it

1. Stand facing a cable machine with a straight bar attached to the low pulley and hold it with your arms straight.
2. Hinge at the hips until your torso leans about 30 degrees forward, keeping your back flat.
3. Shrug your shoulders straight up toward your ears as high as you can and hold briefly at the top.
4. Lower your shoulders slowly to the starting position and repeat.

Form tips

• Keep your arms straight; the movement comes only from your shoulders.
• Hold the 30-degree lean for the whole set so the line of pull stays the same.
• Don't roll your shoulders: lift straight up and lower straight down.