Traps overshadowing Delts.

Danny Sullivan · 02-02-2001, 03:59 AM

I need some suggestions my traps are begining to over shadow my delts.

My problem is that I dont want to loose any strength in this area as I play Rugby and Compete/teach Ju Jitsu and both these activities are full contact.

Any ideas would be gratefully recieved.

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What doesn't kill us
makes us strong

Large And In Charge · 02-02-2001, 04:42 AM

Post your routine, it could be a number of reasons why your traps are overshadowing your shoulders. One thing it could be, and it just might come down to this, is genetics. But post your routine bro and we'll see what we can do!

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If you build it they will come

Scotty the Body · 02-03-2001, 07:46 AM

Your real name wouldn't happen to be Bill Goldberg would it?

Large And In Charge · 02-03-2001, 10:39 PM

LOL Scotty!

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If you build it they will come

Danny Sullivan · 02-05-2001, 12:32 AM

The routine is s follows:

Back and Delts
Chins 5 sets 10-12 Reps
Reverse grip rows 4 sets 10- 12 reps
Single arm rows 4 sets 10- 12 reps
Dumbbell Shoulder Press 5 Sets 10-12 reps
Side Lateral Raise 3sets 10-12 reps
Incline bench rear delt raise 3sets 10-12reps
EZ Bar upright rows 4 sets 10-12 reps
Dumbbell shrugs 4 sets 10-12 reps

in addition Nech extensions using a harness
on Days 1,3 & 5 3 sets 12-15 reps .

Any suggestions would be great!

PS I would kick Goldbergs ass! ( just kidding!)

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What doesn't kill us
makes us strong

El Kelio · 02-05-2001, 12:01 PM

I would cut by half your laterals and uprights rows. I think you are overtraining your shoulders, i don't know how many days or rest do you have, but try to give them more.

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Someday...
Keep pumping !

Large And In Charge · 02-09-2001, 05:30 AM

It looks like you might be overtraining your delts jut a little and that could be why they are behind. I would either do shrugs or upright rows or alternate between the two. But I wouldn't do both of them in the same workout. I would also do rear delt raises sparingly because you are hitting your rear delts with so many other exercises. To reach its full potential of growth, a muscle needs to fully recover from its previous workout. If it doesn't then it is prone to injury and actually will get smaller instead of larger. So this could very well be why they're behind. Good luck!

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If you build it they will come

Danny Sullivan · 02-09-2001, 06:11 AM

What do you think about this then,

Chin ups 5 sets 10-12
EZ reverse grip row 4 sets 10-12
Single Arm Rows 4 sets 10-12
Dumbell Shoulder press 5 sets 10-12
Upright rows 3 sets 10-12

Clearing out the isolation movements and just using compound movements to re establish a ballance.

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What doesn't kill us
makes us strong

Large And In Charge · 02-10-2001, 12:50 PM

The routine looks good but all you can do is try it for a little while and see if you start noticing a difference between your traps and delts.

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If you build it they will come

02-02-2001, 03:59 AM	#1
Danny Sullivan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Milton Keynes,England Posts: 17	Traps overshadowing Delts. I need some suggestions my traps are begining to over shadow my delts. My problem is that I dont want to loose any strength in this area as I play Rugby and Compete/teach Ju Jitsu and both these activities are full contact. Any ideas would be gratefully recieved. ------------------ What doesn't kill us makes us strong

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02-02-2001, 04:42 AM	#2
Large And In Charge Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 355	Post your routine, it could be a number of reasons why your traps are overshadowing your shoulders. One thing it could be, and it just might come down to this, is genetics. But post your routine bro and we'll see what we can do! ------------------ If you build it they will come

02-03-2001, 07:46 AM	#3
Scotty the Body I'm Dead Sexxxxy!! Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Canada Posts: 4,970	Your real name wouldn't happen to be Bill Goldberg would it?

02-03-2001, 10:39 PM	#4
Large And In Charge Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 355	LOL Scotty! ------------------ If you build it they will come

02-05-2001, 12:32 AM	#5
Danny Sullivan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Milton Keynes,England Posts: 17	The routine is s follows: Back and Delts Chins 5 sets 10-12 Reps Reverse grip rows 4 sets 10- 12 reps Single arm rows 4 sets 10- 12 reps Dumbbell Shoulder Press 5 Sets 10-12 reps Side Lateral Raise 3sets 10-12 reps Incline bench rear delt raise 3sets 10-12reps EZ Bar upright rows 4 sets 10-12 reps Dumbbell shrugs 4 sets 10-12 reps in addition Nech extensions using a harness on Days 1,3 & 5 3 sets 12-15 reps . Any suggestions would be great! PS I would kick Goldbergs ass! ( just kidding!) ------------------ What doesn't kill us makes us strong

02-05-2001, 12:01 PM	#6
El Kelio Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: León, Gto. Mexico Posts: 11	I would cut by half your laterals and uprights rows. I think you are overtraining your shoulders, i don't know how many days or rest do you have, but try to give them more. --------------------- Someday... Keep pumping !

02-09-2001, 05:30 AM	#7
Large And In Charge Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 355	It looks like you might be overtraining your delts jut a little and that could be why they are behind. I would either do shrugs or upright rows or alternate between the two. But I wouldn't do both of them in the same workout. I would also do rear delt raises sparingly because you are hitting your rear delts with so many other exercises. To reach its full potential of growth, a muscle needs to fully recover from its previous workout. If it doesn't then it is prone to injury and actually will get smaller instead of larger. So this could very well be why they're behind. Good luck! ------------------ If you build it they will come

02-09-2001, 06:11 AM	#8
Danny Sullivan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Milton Keynes,England Posts: 17	What do you think about this then, Chin ups 5 sets 10-12 EZ reverse grip row 4 sets 10-12 Single Arm Rows 4 sets 10-12 Dumbell Shoulder press 5 sets 10-12 Upright rows 3 sets 10-12 Clearing out the isolation movements and just using compound movements to re establish a ballance. ------------------ What doesn't kill us makes us strong

02-10-2001, 12:50 PM	#9
Large And In Charge Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 355	The routine looks good but all you can do is try it for a little while and see if you start noticing a difference between your traps and delts. ------------------ If you build it they will come