Thread: Cable Shrug

Cable Shrug



Muscles

Target
Trapezius, Upper

Synergists
Trapezius, Middle
Levator Scapulae

Stabilizers
Erector Spinae

Instructions

Preparation
Grasp cable bar with a shoulder width or slightly wider overhand grip. Stand close to pulley.

Execution
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. Also see Shoulder Shrug Errors.

Source: exrx.net

I didnt know where to post this thread, anyway
Seated rows by leaving the thumbs off of the bar and just gripping with the fingers will hit the lats with greater effect, its a really small detail but you will see and feel the difference when you do this, try it out, it works. It dosent affect the grip either so you can still pull heavy remembering to keep form at all times.

I would need a bigger stack of weights to do cable shrugs, my hometown gym stinks

Originally Posted by NYRugby

I would need a bigger stack of weights to do cable shrugs, my hometown gym stinks

Try doing it with the single hand handles and doing one side at a time.... If you find a good weight you can really focus on flexing that muscle out at the top of your lift and getting maximum contraction. I found this works pretty well!