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Cable shrug: how to do it
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Bar by your thighs, arms straight
Starting position
Attach a straight bar to the low cable, stand hip-width apart and hold the bar by your thighs with straight arms.
The movement
Lift your shoulders straight toward your ears, pause briefly and lower them against the cable's pull.
Most common mistake
Don't lean back, stay upright and keep your body still as you lift your shoulders.
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