Grab the cable bar with both hands, your palms facing your thighs and your feet shoulder-width apart.
Stand straight, keeping your arms fully extended, and start the exercise by shrugging your shoulders towards your ears, while keeping your arms still.
Hold the peak position for a moment, feeling the contraction in your upper trapezius muscles.
Slowly lower the weight back to the starting position, allowing your shoulders to fully extend downwards, and repeat the exercise for the desired number of repetitions.
Pro Tip
**Controlled Movement**: The key to performing Cable Shrugs effectively is to focus on controlled movement. Slowly lift your shoulders towards your ears in a shrugging motion, hold for a moment at the top, and then slowly lower them back down. Avoid jerking or using momentum to lift the weights, as this can lead to injury and reduces the effectiveness of the exercise. **Focus on the Trapezius Muscles**: The purpose of Cable Shrugs is to strengthen your trapezius muscles, located in your neck and upper back. Make sure to squeeze these muscles at the top of the shrug. A common mistake is to use the