Single Arm Low Cable Diagonal Shrugs

Stability & Strength

This is an instructional video to correctly demonstrate Single Arm Low Cable Diagonal Shrugs

The content in this video is provided for general information purposes only and is not meant to replace a physiotherapy or medical consultation.

Step by Step

This exercise works your Upper trapezius
Like any exercise this should be pain free or shouldn’t increase existing pain levels, during, after and the next day.
It is normal to feel some delayed onset muscle soreness between 48-72 hours but this should be manageable
Set the low cable attachment and stand sideways on to the cable, take hold of the handle with the hand closest
Stand up straight and walks sideways out away from the cable
Once you have a diagonal position with the arm at roughly 45 degrees then you are in the start position
Next shrug up towards your ear with your shoulder and slowly return back down
Repeat for the other side
For strengthening you should perform 6-10 reps to fatigue
You should perform 3-5 sets with 3 minutes rests
This session can be done 2-3 times per week
For endurance you should perform 15-25 reps to fatigue
You should perform 3-5 sets with no more than 30 second rests
This session can be done 2-3 times per week

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