Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Cable Shrug, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Trapezius |
| Also | Levator scapulae |
Setup
The cable keeps constant tension across the whole range compared to free weights.
How to do it well
- Stand tall facing a low pulley
- Shrug the shoulders straight up
- Control the descent
Common mistakes
- Rolling the shoulders forward
- Bending the elbows
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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.