I think my traps are too big comparing to the size of my delts. What exercises should I avoid doing not to acentuate this problem? I don't want my traps to get bigger...
What are the best exercises to develop the upper chest?
Thanks
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08-25-2003, 04:14 PM #1Registered User
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Traps overdeveloped
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08-25-2003, 04:26 PM #2Registered User
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DB and BB Inc presses reign as king. Closing movements such as flyes, cross-over cables standing and on a flat bench are good finishers. Mix those up with push ups (shoulder width).
Reps 8-12.
Deadlifts are big for trap usage. They help in several other lifts as well, but for compounds their it. I wouldn't reccomend stopping them. Just my opinion. I'd shoot for building up my shoulders more by doing shoulder presses (BB, DB, Smith).
Rear raise, side raise (DB and cable) are great to build up the delts. Don't heave the weight. Lift it slow and controlled. Front raises are a great mass builder for the front delts, but if you do inc pressing then your already smoking them in those lifts.
Go for a good burn. I shoot for 12-15 on those excercises, but you may want to experiment. Everyone is different.
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08-25-2003, 04:33 PM #3Sleepy moderator
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Re: Traps overdeveloped
dont stop just keep going it should all even out in the end make sure your delt training methods are in check post what you do for them...Originally posted by FranzLiszt
I think my traps are too big comparing to the size of my delts. What exercises should I avoid doing not to acentuate this problem? I don't want my traps to get bigger...
What are the best exercises to develop the upper chest?
Thanks
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08-25-2003, 04:53 PM #4Heartagram
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Only a few of the IFBB pros have overdeveloped areas.
The rest of us have underdeveloped areas.
I'm back. For good.
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08-25-2003, 04:57 PM #5fafaflooey
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lol what are you talking about your traps touch your earsOriginally posted by BigTraps
Only a few of the IFBB pros have overdeveloped areas.
The rest of us have underdeveloped areas.
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08-25-2003, 05:03 PM #6Heartagram
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Haha, but my "upper" chest touches my chin so it is allright.Originally posted by nosliw
lol what are you talking about your traps touch your ears
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08-25-2003, 05:35 PM #7Shutup and lift...bitches
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I always read how your traps are huge and obviously your screen name "bigtraps", but never have seen a trap shot, lets see it. Preferably a flexed and non flexed just to make sure you arent just saying they are big when they are flexed. This isnt a ******* post,not doggin you, just wanna see why they call you BIg traps.
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08-25-2003, 05:37 PM #8Heartagram
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You can take a look at my picture thread - the lighting is terrible as it states...feel free to post any comments/concerns you have there and keep it on topic here.
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hreadid=139158I'm back. For good.
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08-25-2003, 05:41 PM #9Strength Enthusiast
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doesn't that a shape piss you off big traps, whenever I try to wear a slightly dressy shirt, it hangs off my traps over my shoulders.
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08-25-2003, 05:43 PM #10Heartagram
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I like that look lol.Originally posted by Retardo-pex
doesn't that a shape piss you off big traps, whenever I try to wear a slightly dressy shirt, it hangs off my traps over my shoulders.
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08-26-2003, 10:36 AM #11Registered User
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Your traps aren't overdeveloped. Trust me my traps grow like crazy (600lbs on the hammer strength shrug machine for reps and unusual insertion points) so I stopped directly working them for a while. Now I wish I hadn't. Traps, Back, and triceps are what makes a person appear big or thick when wearing a shirt.
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08-26-2003, 10:46 AM #12Herk
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cry me a river, wish my traps were "overdeveloped"
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08-26-2003, 10:49 AM #13Registered User
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bump. at first i thort traps look out of proportion until i saw myself running on a treadmill and looked in the mirror. let me tell u it looked like differernt person. my t shirt was quite loose but it was tite over my upper body. my chest bulged, the shoulders looked wide and traps just finished it off to perfection. get ur traps as big as they will go and the rest of ya will catch up soon enuff.Originally posted by brandon194
Your traps aren't overdeveloped. Trust me my traps grow like crazy (600lbs on the hammer strength shrug machine for reps and unusual insertion points) so I stopped directly working them for a while. Now I wish I hadn't. Traps, Back, and triceps are what makes a person appear big or thick when wearing a shirt.
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08-26-2003, 05:10 PM #14Supadupaparatrooper
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Lookin' good bro! I don't go to the pics forum, I'd rather have a pic of my own to have up there before I post any comments on others. One of these days.....I'm a bit paranoid about the net.Originally posted by BigTraps
You can take a look at my picture thread - the lighting is terrible as it states...feel free to post any comments/concerns you have there and keep it on topic here.
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At 6'3'' and your age, in a couple years, you'll be a beast.
It's tough to pack it on at that height. Props, looks like you're movin' right along.
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08-26-2003, 06:14 PM #15
I love my big traps
. Especially when you ben over to tie your shoe or something and wham, the two hunks of muscle pop out.
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08-26-2003, 07:59 PM #16Heartagram
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Thanks man.Originally posted by J.S.B.
Lookin' good bro! I don't go to the pics forum, I'd rather have a pic of my own to have up there before I post any comments on others. One of these days.....I'm a bit paranoid about the net.
At 6'3'' and your age, in a couple years, you'll be a beast.
It's tough to pack it on at that height. Props, looks like you're movin' right along.
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08-27-2003, 12:06 AM #17Registered User
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traps
i wish i had overdeveloped traps i cant get mine to freakin grow!
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08-27-2003, 04:55 AM #18Sleepy moderator
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Re: traps
mine have jumped lately since i started partial o lifts in the last 4 weeks... try themOriginally posted by MuScLeCrEaTuRe
i wish i had overdeveloped traps i cant get mine to freakin grow!
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08-27-2003, 01:46 PM #19Registered User
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Re: Re: traps
you mean partial shrugs or just partial lifts in general?Originally posted by scott_donald
mine have jumped lately since i started partial o lifts in the last 4 weeks... try themLift to live, Live to lift
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08-28-2003, 05:48 AM #20Sleepy moderator
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Re: Re: Re: traps
power cleanOriginally posted by MuScLeCrEaTuRe
you mean partial shrugs or just partial lifts in general?
hang clean
hang clean and press
as well as on shoulder day shrugs...
. Especially when you ben over to tie your shoe or something and wham, the two hunks of muscle pop out.
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