one arm dumbbell shrugs

**massappeal** · 04-18-2007, 08:08 PM

is it okay to do one arm dumbbell shrugs(one side at a time) instead of the regular db shrugs?i find that this works better for me and i can use more weight.just wondering what u guys thnk about it or if anyone here tried it before?

**kinkery** · 04-18-2007, 08:10 PM

doing that so you can just use more weight.

**Double D** · 04-18-2007, 08:53 PM

I think its a good idea. Makes you include other muscles to stablize the weight.

**AKIRA** · 04-18-2007, 09:32 PM

Its a good switch.

**P-funk** · 04-18-2007, 10:28 PM

without the counter weight, as the load gets heavy, there is to much possibility to lean and shift your weight. That places stress on structes that you don't want to place stress on. Bad habit.

**CowPimp** · 04-19-2007, 08:41 AM

The only way I see it letting you use more weight is if you cheat more while you do it...

**buening** · 04-19-2007, 09:00 AM

I'm not sure if you have one available, but try using a trap bar for shrugs. They will become your new best friend

**vortrit** · 04-19-2007, 09:20 AM

Originally Posted by buening

I'm not sure if you have one available, but try using a trap bar for shrugs. They will become your new best friend

Actually I was doing trap bar deadlifts the other day, and I thought "Next time I do shrugs, I'm going to use the trap bar."

**femalemuscle** · 04-19-2007, 09:38 AM

try this for traps too
get on the standing calf raise machine (pads on the shoulders) and instead of working calves......... do shrugs! Its incredible, but u always gotta make sure you bring your head forward in order to help isolate the traps

**P-funk** · 04-19-2007, 09:44 AM

Originally Posted by femalemuscle

try this for traps too
get on the standing calf raise machine (pads on the shoulders) and instead of working calves......... do shrugs! Its incredible, but u always gotta make sure you bring your head forward in order to help isolate the traps

bringing your head forward is going to change spinal position under load...not smart at all.

**femalemuscle** · 04-19-2007, 09:56 AM

Originally Posted by P-funk

bringing your head forward is going to change spinal position under load...not smart at all.

How did i KNOW youd disagree with me? Im just sharing what ive been taught by those that have gone before me. Take what u need and leave the rest.
Peace out

**Witchblade** · 04-19-2007, 11:08 AM

If you already knew funk would disagree for that reason, it's not smart at all to post it. Risk > reward.

**femalemuscle** · 04-19-2007, 11:10 AM

Originally Posted by Witchblade

If you already knew funk would disagree for that reason, it's not smart at all to post it. Risk > reward.

Im only here to share with others what has worked for me. I Aint hatin.
Peace out

**LoadedBats** · 04-19-2007, 11:14 AM

Originally Posted by massappeal

is it okay to do one arm dumbbell shrugs(one side at a time) instead of the regular db shrugs?i find that this works better for me and i can use more weight.just wondering what u guys thnk about it or if anyone here tried it before?

Testosterone Nation - Best Exercises for Traps - 04.11.07

I prefer one arm DB shrugs over barbell, but I make sure to hold both dumbells while I'm doing them so I'm balanced.

**AKIRA** · 04-19-2007, 01:33 PM

Originally Posted by femalemuscle

try this for traps too
get on the standing calf raise machine (pads on the shoulders) and instead of working calves......... do shrugs! Its incredible, but u always gotta make sure you bring your head forward in order to help isolate the traps

Or you can do Hise Shrugs which are the same thing but you dont need to move your head at all.

**femalemuscle** · 04-19-2007, 03:03 PM

Originally Posted by AKIRA

Or you can do Hise Shrugs which are the same thing but you dont need to move your head at all.

whats a HISE SHRUG???

**AKIRA** · 04-19-2007, 03:30 PM

Youre a bodybuilder and you dont know what a Hise Shrug is?

**Witchblade** · 04-19-2007, 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by AKIRA

Youre a bodybuilder and you dont know what a Hise Shrug is?

Who cares about shrugs anyway.

**Duncans Donuts** · 04-19-2007, 05:28 PM

Originally Posted by P-funk

bringing your head forward is going to change spinal position under load...not smart at all.

Yeah, listen to this advice. Some people can get benefit from doing dangerous or stupid things but you're more likely to negate that benefit by injuring yourself in a serious way.

**kinkery** · 04-19-2007, 05:33 PM

Originally Posted by femalemuscle

whats a HISE SHRUG???

i can show you

**Double D** · 04-19-2007, 05:47 PM

Originally Posted by P-funk

without the counter weight, as the load gets heavy, there is to much possibility to lean and shift your weight. That places stress on structes that you don't want to place stress on. Bad habit.

I took it as holding a DB in each hand and shruging one at a time.

**KelJu** · 04-19-2007, 06:06 PM

Lawl, it would break my back in half to shrug 300lbs on one side.

**Double D** · 04-19-2007, 06:07 PM

Haha, I am not a stud like you KelJu, I dont shrug that much!

**KelJu** · 04-19-2007, 06:41 PM

Originally Posted by Double D

Haha, I am not a stud like you KelJu, I dont shrug that much!

Shrugging is the only thing I am good at naturally.

**Double D** · 04-19-2007, 06:42 PM

I dont really do em, so I cant say much. I focus more on deads and farmer walks. However if I were a bodybuilder I would knock out some shrugs.

Oh and you are pretty damn good at em.

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