Having a ton of trouble getting the form and balance right for shrugs. Any suggestions? I've dropped the weight so don't think it's too much weight, just an awkward movement for me.
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07-17-2013, 09:27 AM #1Registered User
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07-17-2013, 09:31 AM #2Strength Addict
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I stopped doing shrugs last year. Didn't feel the need, but I'm wondering what could possibly be causing you problems? It's a 2 inch movement.Originally Posted by johntein333
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07-17-2013, 09:33 AM #3Uplift
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Try different variations: hammer strength, barbell, dumbell, trap bar, smith shrugs. Go with the one that feels comfortable. Anyone serious about trap size should being doing shrugs.
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07-17-2013, 09:36 AM #4
I recommend behind the back smith machine shrugs. Balance is not an issue and I get a great stretch.
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07-17-2013, 09:53 AM #5Strength Addict
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Yeah, that's bodybuilder stuff for sure. I'm more into strength training. My traps will come with deads and picking up nieces/nephews.Originally Posted by ThickAsABrick
Still wondering how your form can breakdown on a 2-inch lift, though. That's like calf raise stuff."For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 8:38,39
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07-17-2013, 12:07 PM #6Registered User
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smith machine shrugs work best for me. its also easier to do them behind the back this way as well
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07-17-2013, 12:32 PM #7Bootless Errand
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IMO, ^^^^ this is a superior way to Shrug. You can position yourself not only so that you have some "clearance" between your junk and the bar, but you can also direct the work a bit more by using the fixed bar path to your advantage.Originally Posted by ThickAsABrick
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07-17-2013, 12:39 PM #8Registered User
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I do them on hammer strength squat machine. Ive seen people do them on seated calf raise machine too Ive seen people use 45lb plates, dumbells, smith machine etc.
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07-17-2013, 12:40 PM #9Uplift
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It's my preferred method as well.Originally Posted by ironwill2008
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