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12-14-2004, 06:03 AM #1master of my domain
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are DL's enough to stop doing shrugs?
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12-14-2004, 06:07 AM #2Former 130 lb skinnyboy!
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I would still do shrugs , heavy full R.O.M ones !
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12-14-2004, 06:55 AM #3master of my domain
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that's exactly what i do (obviously on different days, though.) i'm making gains on my DL, but my shrugs are going nowhere. i do them heavy and with a full ROM...if i try to squeek out an extra rep or bump up weight, my ROM decreases though - i guess i hit the wall with shrugs. about 2-3 months ago, i even tried less weight and high reps on shrugs for a while...didnt really do too much for me.Originally Posted by A-rodi represent angry, gun-toting, meat-eating ****ing people!
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12-14-2004, 07:35 AM #4Registered User
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well...
When I started doing deadlifts, I stopped shrugging! I found that my forearms were toast after an intense back workout, and shrugs were not a priority, since they get a good workout from deadlifting.
However, the other day I had a great back workout. Started off with chins, then went to deadlifts, then bb rows, then lat pull downs. Then afterwards I started to shrug! It was a great feeling, let me tell you. Today my traps are sore and I can feel they got a superb workout.
My opinion, mix it up. Shrug here and there. Find what works best for you and go with it.- Jay "Hova" Metcalfe
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12-14-2004, 04:16 PM #5Squats traps to grass
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Damned A-rod, I'm starting to really like you.Originally Posted by A-rod
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12-14-2004, 04:18 PM #6Banned
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a couple sets of shrugs after deadlifts never hurt anybody =)
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12-14-2004, 04:18 PM #7Squats traps to grass
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LOL. I like the way you said that. I'm picturing this guy who starts shrugging against his will (maybe to music) and can't stop.Originally Posted by hova
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12-14-2004, 04:20 PM #8Banned
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Originally Posted by Defiant1
uve never heard of the shrug dance? its wacky sir
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12-14-2004, 04:35 PM #9
shrugs are cool but personally, I get some sick trap feelings from hang/power cleans.
I have a hard time doing shrugs personally because they hurt my neck really bad (for some reason when I shrug it pinches a nerve in my neck)
But, when I do do shrugs I like em just takes some focusing to hit traps for me personally. I used to do shrugs after deadlifting though, helped my deadlift a bit I think and in all reality a shrug here and there never hurt anybody
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12-14-2004, 04:39 PM #10Home Alone
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I still do shrugs.
Deadlifts definitely do work the traps though.
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12-14-2004, 04:41 PM #11Registered User
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bumporamaOriginally Posted by Bignbuff
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12-14-2004, 04:58 PM #12
yea, i stopped doing up right rows, for traps i still do deads, upright row(dont start argument), and high pulls
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12-14-2004, 05:03 PM #13there are no shortcuts
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I do shrugs but I don't really have a set exercise that I do for traps. I do whatever comes to mind. Sometimes I switch to smith shrugs or BB ones.
DL's, BB rows, SLDL's and deltoid work are all good for trap development tho.
One good reason to shrug is that if you do it from the beginning you can get up to using crazy weight. A lot of people do more than 500 pounds for shrugs.
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12-14-2004, 05:26 PM #14Registered User
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I think your question answers itself, everybody is different, if it works for you, then go ahead by all means stop shrugs, but for most people DL are not enough.
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12-14-2004, 07:59 PM #15Originally Posted by F W Nietszche
dont listen to this guy, brad is always right
actually. hes right
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12-14-2004, 08:00 PM #16Playboy Lifestyle
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dl's/rackpulls are enough for me...
Train
Eat
Sleep
DC style
"If you always do what you always done, you will always get what you always got".
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12-15-2004, 05:44 AM #17Former 130 lb skinnyboy!
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Me too , let`s do the E-hugOriginally Posted by Defiant1Damned A-rod, I'm starting to really like you.
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12-15-2004, 06:16 AM #18master of my domain
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thanks for all the posts, guys
i noticed a lot of you guys say to keep shrugs after i do some DL's, but the thing is, i do them on different days. DL's are on back day and i throw the shrugs in on shoulder day. you still think it's worth keeping them?
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12-15-2004, 07:49 AM #19Former 130 lb skinnyboy!
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Originally Posted by tbombthanks for all the posts, guys i noticed a lot of you guys say to keep shrugs after i do some DL's, but the thing is, i do them on different days. DL's are on back day and i throw the shrugs in on shoulder day. you still think it's worth keeping them?
Oh , absolutely -> keep the shrugs in there5'11 @ 220lbs.
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12-15-2004, 09:11 AM #20master of my domain
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wordOriginally Posted by A-rod
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12-15-2004, 09:37 AM #21Registered User
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keep the shrugs with the deads.
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