traps
Cable shrug
Traps with constant tension.
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How to do it
- Attach a bar to a low pulley and grab it shoulder-width.
- Stand tall with arms straight and the cable taut.
- Shrug your shoulders straight up toward your ears.
- Lower them back down slowly.
Beginner tips
- Move straight up and down, don't roll your shoulders.
- Keep your arms straight, lift with your traps.
- Use a weight you can control.
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