Cable Seated Horizontal Shrug Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Trapezius Upper Fibers
- Equipment
- Cable
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Trapezius Upper Fibers
- Secondary Muscles
- Levator Scapulae, Trapezius Middle Fibers
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Seated Cable Shrug
How to: Cable Seated Horizontal Shrug
- Sit at the cable machine with the pulley set at the lowest position.
- Attach a straight bar or rope to the cable.
- Keep your back straight, and pull the bar or rope towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Lower the weight back to the starting position in a controlled manner.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Using too much weight and compromising form.
- Shrugging the shoulders too high instead of focusing on the scapular movement.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights or resistance bands for beginners.
- Perform the exercise seated upright to reduce strain on the lower back.
Tips
- Keep your shoulders down and back to avoid rolling them forward.
- Focus on the contraction in your upper back during the movement.
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Tags
back
strength
trapezius
shoulders
cable
upper body