doing that so you can just use more weight.![]()
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?
doing that so you can just use more weight.![]()
I think its a good idea. Makes you include other muscles to stablize the weight.

Its a good switch.
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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.
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The only way I see it letting you use more weight is if you cheat more while you do it...
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I'm not sure if you have one available, but try using a trap bar for shrugs. They will become your new best friend![]()
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
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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.

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Squat 370
Deadlift after herniation 385lbs 3x3 (3/17)
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Youre a bodybuilder and you dont know what a Hise Shrug is?![]()
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Weighted Pullups 80lbs 3x3 (3/19)
Squat 370
Deadlift after herniation 385lbs 3x3 (3/17)
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Lawl, it would break my back in half to shrug 300lbs on one side.
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Haha, I am not a stud like you KelJu, I dont shrug that much!
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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