Thread: Trap exercises - newbie

i wouldn't upright row cuz it can mess up your rotator cuff.. shrugs (bb and db) are good.. presses and deadlifts are also effective at working traps

don't shrug off upright rows man (get it...shrug..haha ). they are a good exercise to do IMO. deadlifts and powercleans are great for trap work, farmers walks are good too, behind the back shrugs, lower cable shrugs, those can be good too, show the traps some variety while training besides just shrugs. Don't forget that traps come down pretty far into the upper back so rowing can be effective as well for them.

Originally posted by prophet
i wouldn't upright row cuz it can mess up your rotator cuff.. shrugs (bb and db) are good.. presses and deadlifts are also effective at working traps

now that were on the topic.... some exercise has fucked up my shoulders..... whenever i rotate my arms backwards in a big circle my shoulder joints crack.....

not sure what its from lets just hope it doesnt get worse

you should incorporate some rotator cuff excersises, especially after benching, you will thank yourself years down the road.