I know I made a thread about this a while back, but I was just wondering if anyone has been doing them since then. I have added over an 2 1/2 inches in height in my traps since I began doing them. And the funny thing is I never use more than 45 - 60 pounds each arm when doing them.
I use a narrow grip(hands 2-4 inches apart). And I never let my shoulders go below parallel unless I am doing static holds. These are a very effective exercise if done correctly. Hope some of you all will be open minded enough to eventually give these a try. If you are patient and stick with them. You won't be disappointed.
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08-15-2004, 05:51 PM #1
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Anyone else do close grip shrugs?
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08-15-2004, 05:58 PM #2
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I started doin 'em... I like 'em alot..
why don't you let your shoudlers go below parellel? going below parellel and letting your shoulders just droop while holding heavy weight will also give an added bonus to making your traps grow...
how do you think deadlifts hit your traps so hard? to prevent your shoulders from falling off lol
ever done behidn the back bb shrugs? I love 'em but my ass gets in the way lol just leave back a bit and contract your abs and your good to go.. best ever for the traps.. imoThe Iron never lies to you. You can walk outside and hear all kinds of talk, get told that you're a god or a total bastard. The Iron will always kick you the real deal. The Iron is the great reference point, the all-knowing perspective giver. Always there like a beacon in the pitch black. I have found the Iron to be my greatest friend. It never freaks out on me, never runs. Friends may come and go. But two hundred pounds is always two hundred pounds. ~Henry Rollins
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Originally posted by ReSpAwN DeMoN
I started doin 'em... I like 'em alot..
why don't you let your shoudlers go below parellel? going below parellel and letting your shoulders just droop while holding heavy weight will also give an added bonus to making your traps grow...
how do you think deadlifts hit your traps so hard? to prevent your shoulders from falling off lol
ever done behidn the back bb shrugs? I love 'em but my ass gets in the way lol just leave back a bit and contract your abs and your good to go.. best ever for the traps.. imo
Yeah, I like behind the back shrugs too but my ass gets in the way too much.I have like a 2 inch range of motion while doing them. I also do leaning forward 3/4 shrugs, which have also helped my rear traps.Last edited by DiamondDelts; 08-15-2004 at 06:18 PM.
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08-15-2004, 06:19 PM #5
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Wider grip or closer grip it doesnt make any diference since the traps are responsible for elevating your scapula , shrugs will work wonders , especially with heavy weights
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Originally posted by A-rod
Wider grip or closer grip it doesnt make any diference since the traps are responsible for elevating your scapula , shrugs will work wonders , especially with heavy weightsLast edited by DiamondDelts; 08-15-2004 at 06:44 PM.
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08-15-2004, 06:33 PM #7
sorry if it seems like im stealing the post but could i do shrugs using the diamond bar while on Max-OT
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08-15-2004, 06:53 PM #9
How close we talking about DiamondDelts?
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08-15-2004, 06:57 PM #11Originally posted by DiamondDelts
Hands 2- 5 inches apart.
LOL I just re read your first post an I just noticed it said the grip width
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Originally posted by SavesTheMuscle
Sounds intresting...I'll try 'em for 8 weeks. Give it a test run
LOL I just re read your first post an I just noticed it said the grip width
Do you do these with DB's or a BB?
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Originally posted by DanMc
I have never tried a close grip my delts are not lacking. I am shruging 405 3x6 I tend to agree that grip width does not come into play. The proof is in trying it I guess so I'll have to get back to you. I am thinking its simply tougher on the wrists especially at such heavy weight.
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Originally posted by DanMc
I have never tried a close grip my delts are not lacking. I am shruging 405 3x6 I tend to agree that grip width does not come into play. The proof is in trying it I guess so I'll have to get back to you. I am thinking its simply tougher on the wrists especially at such heavy weight.
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08-16-2004, 01:34 PM #20
I tried them today but was in a rush so I used decent form. They felt overall better then regular shrugs and I didn't have to worry about the bar hitting my " package "...just my hands .
I felt some strain on my R/C but I think that was because I think didn't let the bar fall but rather kept some resistance so it didn't slam down. It will never happen again
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08-16-2004, 03:05 PM #21Originally posted by DiamondDelts
I used to believe that. But now I do not. Close grip shrugs have added height to my traps way faster then conventional shoulder width shrugs ever did. And that's because I used to do dumbell shrugs with 110 -120 pounds in each arm with strict form. Heavy dumbell shrugs can add tremendous thickness to the traps but in terms of height, I have gotten rapid results with close grip shrugs.
I agree. Close grip shrugs make your traps "pop" off your shoulders, regular grip shrugs give your traps thickness.
I like doing close grips with a BB with straps.
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08-16-2004, 04:36 PM #22Originally posted by DiamondDelts
DanMc you forgot to answer my question, what is your current bodyweight when you are shrugging 405 for reps. And are you power shrugging or just conventional shrugging that much weight?http://www.exrx.net/Lists/Directory.html
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Originally posted by Steveo31
Diamond... question for you about power shrugs. Do you think they are as beneficial as non-power? I personally like em cause they work the calves in an explosive manner as well. Ideas?
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