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Posted by: cpa55

Tonight is shoulders\traps. I usually do a shoulder set then a trap set, rest 1 to 2 minutes then another shoulder set and trap set. Do most of you do this or do you finish with all shoulders exercises and then do traps?


Posted by: P-funk

I do all my shoulder exercises and then finish with traps.


Posted by: M.J.H.

Same here, I do my delt work first, and then trap work second.


Posted by: Mudge

Quote:
Originally posted by P-funk
I do all my shoulder exercises and then finish with traps.
Ditto, I do delts/traps/neck. With tired traps, pressing shoulder movements would be a fatiguing proposition.


Posted by: Dale Mabry

In my current plan, I alternate. So on my first shoulder/trap day i do all shoulders first and the traps. My second shoulder/trap day, I do alternating starting with shoulders. Third shoulder/trap day I alternate with traps going first, then the next I do all traps first and then shoulder. I do this on chest/back day and bi/tri day as well. I will be switching things up shortly, however.


Posted by: tjwes

What is your reson for doing this? I think it`s best to concentrate on one bodypart at a time before moving to another one,even if they are in close proximity except when Super-Setting opposing bodyparts.


Posted by: Prince

I do both ways.


Posted by: Dale Mabry

Quote:
Originally posted by tjwes
What is your reson for doing this? I think it`s best to concentrate on one bodypart at a time before moving to another one,even if they are in close proximity except when Super-Setting opposing bodyparts.

I feel you get more out of training by working muscles under different levels fatigue.


Posted by: CowPimp

I like to alternate with all of my lifts. However, I just started a new program, so I'm not sure which way is more effective. I figured that alternating would be better for strength training, but finishing off one muscle first would be better for gaining mass.


Posted by: Larva

well since the area for me to do deads were full, i did traps first then back usually i do back then traps since i always for get to do them with shoulders


Posted by: SJ69

I like to hit the compound movements first then hit the isolations.
For ex. I do chest-shoulders-tris
Start with bench - incline - close grip - flies - military - up rows - laterals - skull crushers - push downs
or something like that, doing the high poundage movements first, before I can't. Know what I mean?


Posted by: Randy

I am currently doing this routine...
But alternate every 6 weeks.

1.chest/legs
2.biceps/triceps
3.lats/delts/traps
4 day off
5.repeat


Posted by: flexster

Personally, I like to do traps first since Im moving heavier weights and it helps to fautige my shoulders. I do the same with my chest by doing some flys before benching.


Posted by: Randy

When I do that Flex I get worn out before I hit the mains. If I do fly's first for example, I lose major strength on my bench.


Posted by: plouffe

Quote:
Originally posted by P-funk
I do all my shoulder exercises and then finish with traps.

Same here. If you work traps first, it feels uncomfortible IMO.


Posted by: flexster

I dont loose any strength which is nice but I can definitely feel my chest having to work harder which is what I want. I dont do heavy on the flies, just enough to get the chest alittle work.


Posted by: Randy

I do 70 pound fly's and It definately impacts my bench strength...
But I do 4 sets of 10-12 reps on flys...


Posted by: firestorm

Delts and then traps for me too. Sometimes I'll do them at the end of back day instead. It's all about how much time I have.


Posted by: Randy

Hey FS you bastard...you drop in and don't even wave a hand



Posted by: firestorm

Hi Rand,, Sorry my friend but I've been having a night from hell here at work and my sinuses are killing me. Damn cold and work sucks tonight.


Posted by: Randy

Sorry to hear that FS...hope you get better soon my friend.


Posted by: firestorm

Thanks buddy, I'm feeling pretty good today.


Posted by: Randy

Good deal FS....I'm glad you have overcome that cold, they sure can be miserable. Especially when they set you back from lifting .


Posted by: firestorm

I agree 100percent Randy. I have enough obstacles to deal with I don't need anymore. My damn shoulder is starting up again and I'm beginning to get REAL nervous about it. I don't want another 6 month layoff or I think I'll die.


Posted by: Randy

How did you hurt your shoulder FS? Injuries can be worse than a common cold or flu set back Hope it's nothing serious... Unfortunately we all get aches and pains from workin out. I know I had my share. I have always had a problem with weak wrists... Fortuntunately I am overcoming that with wrist exercises. It's amazing what a little therapy can do. I get kinks in my shoulder from time to time too, but always seem to work it out. In my opinion it was probably caused by a poor warmup.
I try to focus on a good warmup and stretch anytime I workout now.


Posted by: firestorm

I tore up my rotator cuff last winter just about this time. We had a major snow and I was shoveling for several hours and from heaving the snow for that extent of time, I hurt the cuff. It was so bad I couldn't do a single pullup. I went through Physical Rehab but it didn't help so I started doing some light shoulder excercises and that seemed to help. So 8 months later I was finally able to start real training again in October; although the pain subsided it seemed to always be present when I moved the shoulder certain ways but didnt hinder my training but as of recently, the old injury pains seem to be coming back slowly but surely. I think it has to do with getting so strong in such a short period of time so I think I'm forced to lighten up before I do real damage. Oh well that is in a nut shell.


Posted by: Randy

Well Sorry to hear about your rotator... Yeah, If it was me I would be leary about testing my limits right now. I would want to stay on the lighter side for awhile to play it safe.

I remember not to long ago I remodeled a bathroom and hauled all the shower tile and other debre to the dump. After shoveling out all that heavy tile I somehow threw out my lower back. I was in pain for a couple months. I can definately sympathize with ya FS... Take it slow buddy.


Posted by: firestorm

Thanks Randy, sorry to say I have no other choice but to take that advise.



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