Dumbbell shrugs

[sparky3]

They say the best way to shrug is to lift the shoulders up to the ears and squeeze the shoulder blades together. Not a complete circle just up and back. Or should I just go up and down in a straight motion.

[Infinite401]

A lot of this can come down to preference, however I find that if you have any type of shoulder issue to stick with strictly vertical motion so as not to irritate the RC.

Try bringing the traps up to your ears, squeeze and hold for two seconds, then drop. I find the hold gives me a killer burn

[ktothewire]

I go up, and hold and let down, I've heard rotating your shoulder can cause RC issues. I typically do high reps which seem to work.

[dizzy8687]

I go up, and hold and let down, I've heard rotating your shoulder can cause RC issues. I typically do high reps which seem to work.

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[ironwill2008]

They say the best way to shrug is to lift the shoulders up to the ears and squeeze the shoulder blades together. Not a complete circle just up and back. Or should I just go up and down in a straight motion.

Straight up, straight down; don't 'roll' your shoulders around unless you're looking for an RC injury.

[Garage Rat]

For bodybuilding purposes try them with a heavy dumbell one arm at a time.
You get a fuller contraction of the trap side your working rather than both traps meeting and cutting an inch or two of movement.
Support your non working arm on something like a DB rack or power rack for stability.
Youll really get a good feel/burn on these.

[ElderJefferson]

They say the best way to shrug is to lift the shoulders up to the ears...

Man, how big are your ears?

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I go up, and hold and let down, I've heard rotating your shoulder can cause RC issues.

[lca1986]

Always see people "rolling" and laugh to myself. Straight up. Hold. Straight down, repeat.

[miamibodybuilder]

to be honest with you, when i db shrug i do up and back myself, been doing it that way for years and it's worked out very well for me and i havent suffered any pain or injuries from it so i will continue to do it. for the barbell on the other hand, i just go straight up and down, since the bar is in front or behind you and the rom is a bit restricted. so try the up and back way and see what you think big man.

[JoeHemi]

For bodybuilding purposes try them with a heavy dumbell one arm at a time.
You get a fuller contraction of the trap side your working rather than both traps meeting and cutting an inch or two of movement.
Support your non working arm on something like a DB rack or power rack for stability.
Youll really get a good feel/burn on these.

This. One arm at a time will initiate firther TVA activation. These core muscles are key in most everything we do. The more you use them, the better you get at doing anythingthing. Ever. Srs

[WaapStrong]

i go up, and hold and let down, i've heard rotating your shoulder can cause rc issues. I typically do high reps which seem to work.

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[MWorkz18]

Personally i feel it more in my traps going up and back, almost as if you could touch your shoulder blades together. Also i always feel it more when I look down at my feet as I shrug. Give it a shot.

[MrSinister]

most people's shrug form is for the toilet.. you see too many guys picking up weights they can hardly hold and then start jumping and bending the elbows.. the traps are hardly being used.

Shrugs imo should be worked slow, up and down or pulled back a little is personal preference but overall just keep good form and you don't need retard heavy weight to achieve the stimulation for growing them.

[GeneralSerpant]

to be honest with you, when i db shrug i do up and back myself, been doing it that way for years and it's worked out very well for me and i havent suffered any pain or injuries from it so i will continue to do it. for the barbell on the other hand, i just go straight up and down, since the bar is in front or behind you and the rom is a bit restricted. so try the up and back way and see what you think big man.

This is the boat I'm in.

[Benjo87]

For bodybuilding purposes try them with a heavy dumbell one arm at a time.
You get a fuller contraction of the trap side your working rather than both traps meeting and cutting an inch or two of movement.
Support your non working arm on something like a DB rack or power rack for stability.
Youll really get a good feel/burn on these.

Great advice.

most people's shrug form is for the toilet.. you see too many guys picking up weights they can hardly hold and then start jumping and bending the elbows.. the traps are hardly being used.

Shrugs imo should be worked slow, up and down or pulled back a little is personal preference but overall just keep good form and you don't need retard heavy weight to achieve the stimulation for growing them.

Truth

[Partyrocking]

I'd just go straight up and down. Shrugs mainly hit your upper traps. People try to go up and back or roll their shoulders to get their mid/lower traps, but it's not very effective for that and can actually take away activation from the upper traps. Shrugs- straight up and down + face pulls = traps are all set.

[Dare81]

Straight up, straight down; don't 'roll' your shoulders around unless you're looking for an RC injury.

Yes, i was taught that as well. No rolling. But i generally prefer barbell shrugs.

[Jbreezee]

Try behind the back raises. How Lee Haney used to do them. Basically the same as a upright row just behind you. Obviously you won't get it much further than past your ass but that's all that's necessary. I don't do shrugs to the front and I get complimented on my trap development all the time. Just another option for you to consider.

[lca1986]

Try behind the back raises. How Lee Haney used to do them. Basically the same as a upright row just behind you. Obviously you won't get it much further than past your ass but that's all that's necessary. I don't do shrugs to the front and I get complimented on my trap development all the time. Just another option for you to consider.

Interesting. Im gonna try these