The Cable Front Shrug is an isolation exercise that primary targets your traps. It’s a strength exercise that uses pull force. Cable Front Shrugs also train these muscles:
Shoulders
Upper Back
How to do Cable Front Shrug
Stand in front of a cable machine with the pulley set to the lowest position
Attach a straight bar or rope handle to the cable
Grasp the bar with both hands, palms facing down
Step back to create tension on the cable with your arms extended
Keep your back straight and core engaged
Lift your shoulders upwards towards your ears
Hold for a moment at the top of the movement
Slowly lower your shoulders back to the starting position
Benefits of the Cable Front Shrug
Strengthens the trapezius muscles
Improves shoulder stability
Enhances posture and alignment
Can improve performance in other lifts and activities
Provides a controlled range of motion
Tips for performing Cable Front Shrug
Focus on squeezing your traps at the top of the lift
Avoid using heavy weights that compromise form
Keep your neck relaxed throughout the exercise
Breathe out as you lift your shoulders and in as you lower them
Ensure your movements are slow and controlled
What equipment is needed to perform Cable Front Shrugs?
The equipment needed to perform Cable Front Shrugs:
Cable
What type of exercise is the Cable Front Shrug?
It’s a strength movement, which makes it an effective exercise if you want to build muscle.
For how long you should do Cable Front Shrugs?
Since the Cable Front Shrug is a strength exercise, we recommend you to do it for 40 seconds.