Reviewed exercise · beginner

Cable Shrug

A accessory isolation movement for back.

Equipment

cables

Typical range

10–25 reps

Also trains

shoulders

Set up

Hold a low cable attachment with arms long and torso tall.

Execute

Raise the shoulders vertically, pause, and lower without leaning.

Complete the final repetition with the same controlled path, then return the load safely.

Coaching cues

• Keep arms passive.
• Use a repeatable range.

Common mistakes

• Rowing the attachment or circling the shoulders.
• Adding load after position or control is lost.

Modify or stop when relevant discomfort is reported. Educational content does not diagnose injury.