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Cable shrug

Gym3 × 12–15Cable machine

How to do it

  1. Stand close to a low cable, straight arms
  2. Shrug straight up
  3. Pause, lower with control

Common mistake: Using the legs to bounce.

Also works: mainly the target muscle

Swap: Dumbbell shrug

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