shrugs

ExiledX66 · 11-03-2005, 06:57 PM

I find that it takes an incredible number of reps to max out on shrugs, I can load up the weight to a point where I can only complete 4-6 a set, but it does not seem that doing so few reps on an exercise with such a short range of motion will be affective.

lnvanry · 11-03-2005, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ExiledX66

I find that it takes an incredible number of reps to max out on shrugs, I can load up the weight to a point where I can only complete 4-6 a set, but it does not seem that doing so few reps on an exercise with such a short range of motion will be affective.

good observation

try holding the barbell or dumbells at the peak of the motion...hold and squeeze your traps for 2-3se each rep. You can go a lot lighter this way and do less reps... This is the only way I can get my traps to grow.

Tough Old Man · 11-03-2005, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by lnvanry

good observation

try holding the barbell or dumbells at the peak of the motion...hold and squeeze your traps for 2-3se each rep. You can go a lot lighter this way and do less reps... This is the only way I can get my traps to grow.

How True

kenwood · 11-03-2005, 09:42 PM

i started doing this for my shrugs
bb shrug 3x12,8,6
and the next week i switch to dumbells and w/the same set&reps

Squaggleboggin · 11-03-2005, 09:45 PM

You know what can really build some good traps? Heavy deadlifts.

TJ Cline · 11-03-2005, 09:45 PM

I just started doing them again
I do 315 on barbell shrugs.....the hard part is my grip is much weaker than my traps

kenwood · 11-03-2005, 09:53 PM

masturbation=great grip

LAM · 11-03-2005, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ExiledX66

I find that it takes an incredible number of reps to max out on shrugs, I can load up the weight to a point where I can only complete 4-6 a set, but it does not seem that doing so few reps on an exercise with such a short range of motion will be affective.

if the working load(s) you are using prohibits you from using a full ROM then you are using too much weight

ExiledX66 · 11-03-2005, 10:51 PM

I just meant that shrugs have a short range of motion in themselves...not that the weight was decreasing it.

theprofessor · 11-04-2005, 02:48 AM

not trying to hijack your thread exiled

When doing shrugs ive heard different things about positioning your head. Should you:

A)tilt your head back when you shrug
B) keep it level but tuck chin in
C)semi look down tucking chin in when you shrug

Ive been doing shrugs the same way for about 3 years and that is keep head level and tuck chin in and sometimes when i go heavy its natural for me to want to face more towards the ground. Ive got pretty decent looking traps too.
Have I been doing it wrong.

Nick+ · 11-04-2005, 06:37 AM

Do the Hise shrug, rest the barbell on your shoulders.

http://www.ironworkout.com/shoulder_workout.htm

ExiledX66 · 11-04-2005, 12:49 PM

I get the hise shrug automatically with my squats...traps are always sore after squats.

I think Im gonna go with dumbells and squeeze hold the reps from now on.

one last thought though...When doing front barbell shrugs, is it jus tme or does the bar hit anybody elses dick during the reps?

11-03-2005, 06:57 PM	#1
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TJ Cline Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,544	I just started doing them again I do 315 on barbell shrugs.....the hard part is my grip is much weaker than my traps Last edited by TJ Cline : 11-03-2005 at 10:08 PM.
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11-03-2005, 10:51 PM	#9
ExiledX66 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 67	I just meant that shrugs have a short range of motion in themselves...not that the weight was decreasing it.
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11-04-2005, 12:49 PM	#12
ExiledX66 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 67	I get the hise shrug automatically with my squats...traps are always sore after squats. I think Im gonna go with dumbells and squeeze hold the reps from now on. one last thought though...When doing front barbell shrugs, is it jus tme or does the bar hit anybody elses dick during the reps?
ExiledX66 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 67

11-03-2005, 09:42 PM	#4
kenwood Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4,878 Photos: 1	i started doing this for my shrugs bb shrug 3x12,8,6 and the next week i switch to dumbells and w/the same set&reps

11-03-2005, 09:53 PM	#7
kenwood Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4,878 Photos: 1	masturbation=great grip

11-04-2005, 02:48 AM	#10
theprofessor I like my guns Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Guam Posts: 43	not trying to hijack your thread exiled When doing shrugs ive heard different things about positioning your head. Should you: A)tilt your head back when you shrug B) keep it level but tuck chin in C)semi look down tucking chin in when you shrug Ive been doing shrugs the same way for about 3 years and that is keep head level and tuck chin in and sometimes when i go heavy its natural for me to want to face more towards the ground. Ive got pretty decent looking traps too. Have I been doing it wrong.

11-04-2005, 06:37 AM	#11
Nick+ Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: *** Posts: 1,865 Photos: 1	Do the Hise shrug, rest the barbell on your shoulders. http://www.ironworkout.com/shoulder_workout.htm

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