Cable Single-Arm 30-Degree Shrug
Isolate and build your traps with this targeted shrug variation.
Required Equipment
Muscle Groups
Primary
Instructions
1. Stand facing the cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
2. Grasp the cable handles with an overhand grip (palms facing your body) at around thigh level.
3. Keep your arms straight, elbows slightly bent to avoid locking them.
4. Stand upright with your back straight, shoulders relaxed, looking straight ahead.
5. Exhale as you elevate your shoulders towards your ears, contracting your trapezius muscles at the top of the movement.
6. Hold the contracted position for a moment, focusing on the tension in your traps.
7. Inhale as you slowly lower your shoulders back to the starting position, controlling the weight and resisting the pull of the cable.
8. Perform the desired number of repetitions and sets.
It's important to maintain good form throughout the exercise to prevent injury and ensure the target muscles are being worked effectively. Avoid using excessive weight that could lead to a compromise in form or lead to injury.
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