FREAKY TRAPS

pittbull · 20-04-2004, 10:44 AM

hi can anyone tell me how to get bigger traps, i normally train traps twice a week mainly shrugs ive got to a point where they just dont respond anymore any ideas?

thanks

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vinger · 20-04-2004, 11:04 AM

Traps are an absolute pain in the arse!!

When u shrug what sort of weights r u using,

also have u tried shrugs with dumb bells?

I use an olympic bar mostly but swap it about just to keep things fresh.

I also use heavy weights, really slow shrug with a slight rotate, 6-8 reps.

Thats about all i know on traps.

pittbull · 20-04-2004, 11:17 AM

hi mate i normally lift 60 kg when doing shrugs and i normally use dumbells aswell i just cant seem to get them to react :cry:

cheers

mark · 20-04-2004, 12:33 PM

Do you use straps to help you grip the bar so you can add extra weight on?

pittbull · 20-04-2004, 01:03 PM

hi m8 yes i use straps

vinger · 20-04-2004, 01:13 PM

I also use straps, plus i do shrugs off blocks if its not back day.

(any excuse not to deadlift)

I shrug with anything from 80k to 160k depending on reps.

If u shrug too light it can be tempting to use your arms.

IanUK · 20-04-2004, 05:34 PM

Yeah 60 Kg is quite light even if your not too strong, up it and lower the reps and also do upright rows and reverse shrugs.

Anonymous · 20-04-2004, 07:55 PM

welcome to the musclechat board pittbull

upright wrow mate, these are on of my favourite exercises.

try and get to about 80kg for about 6 reps nice and slow,good form

youll have good traps mate,i dont think theres any better exercise for them. shrugs tend to hit the shoulders more.

pittbull · 21-04-2004, 10:32 AM

CHEERS LADS

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vinger · 21-04-2004, 10:38 AM

Ian,

Sorry if this is a lame question but how do u do a reverse shrug?

Never heard of that one before.

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20-04-2004, 11:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
vinger Making Progress Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: manchester Posts: 348 Rep Power:	Traps are an absolute pain in the arse!! When u shrug what sort of weights r u using, also have u tried shrugs with dumb bells? I use an olympic bar mostly but swap it about just to keep things fresh. I also use heavy weights, really slow shrug with a slight rotate, 6-8 reps. Thats about all i know on traps.

20-04-2004, 11:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
pittbull Under Construction Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7 Rep Power:	hi mate i normally lift 60 kg when doing shrugs and i normally use dumbells aswell i just cant seem to get them to react :cry: cheers

20-04-2004, 12:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
mark Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: England Posts: 365 Rep Power:	Do you use straps to help you grip the bar so you can add extra weight on?

20-04-2004, 01:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
pittbull Under Construction Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7 Rep Power:	hi m8 yes i use straps

20-04-2004, 01:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
vinger Making Progress Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: manchester Posts: 348 Rep Power:	I also use straps, plus i do shrugs off blocks if its not back day. (any excuse not to deadlift) I shrug with anything from 80k to 160k depending on reps. If u shrug too light it can be tempting to use your arms.

20-04-2004, 07:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
Anonymous Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 0 Rep Power:	welcome to the musclechat board pittbull upright wrow mate, these are on of my favourite exercises. try and get to about 80kg for about 6 reps nice and slow,good form youll have good traps mate,i dont think theres any better exercise for them. shrugs tend to hit the shoulders more.

21-04-2004, 10:32 AM	#9 (permalink)
pittbull Under Construction Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7 Rep Power:	CHEERS LADS [/b]

21-04-2004, 10:38 AM	#10 (permalink)
vinger Making Progress Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: manchester Posts: 348 Rep Power:	Ian, Sorry if this is a lame question but how do u do a reverse shrug? Never heard of that one before.