Barbell Shrugs vs. Dumbbell Shrugs

[Majestyc]

In your opinion, which exercise is better: barbell shrugs or dumbbell shrugs?

Dumbbell Shrug:



Barbell Shrug:

[blkbelt42]

both are good, DB's give you a bit more ROM. Bottom line is..... whichever works and gives the best results for YOU is the better exercise.

[2 HUGE]

trap bar shrugs

[BOLT.]

DB Shrugs may be better for bodybuilding because they work them from a more direct angle with greater ROM. Compare and contrast the size of your traps when you do a shrugs with a barbell and with dumbbells. The DB's will have you pulling backwards more, and the barbell will have you shrugging from the top of the traps. Just seems to me DB's work them better, but both can give muscle gains.

[schweefy]

Behind the back barbell shrugs ftw.

[DJAuto]

My two favorite trap movements: DB shrugs and the hammer strength trap shrug.

[Retardo-pex]

I wouldn't say one is better then the other just they basically serve two different purposes. DB shrugs are the more natural arm position and give a greater ROM, but in most gyms, DB's only get so heavy before you're forced to do 30 reps every workout :P Barbells can be utilized for heavier work. I would say use both, if not during the same workout, then at least alternate every few weeks.

[TheGunShowMane]

trap bar shrugs

I wish I had a trap bar at my gym

[BOLT.]

I wish I had a trap bar at my gym

Request one. They're not expensive compared to other things and really anyone could find a use for one. I wish I had one too.

[TheGunShowMane]

Request one. They're not expensive compared to other things and really anyone could find a use for one. I wish I had one too.

hmm, I might mention it next time I go 2 the gym. It is a university gym, but I don't know if they would take any suggestions unless it comes from a member of a university sports team or summin i guess. O well
They would b good 4 shrugs and deads.

[BOLT.]

hmm, I might mention it next time I go 2 the gym. It is a university gym, but I don't know if they would take any suggestions unless it comes from a member of a university sports team or summin i guess. O well
They would b good 4 shrugs and deads.

If it's a university they could definitely use one for their athletic strength training.

[TheGunShowMane]

If it's a university they could definitely use one for their athletic strength training.

Yeh, we got **** loads of barbells, like 15. ppl do some olympic lifts and that, Im starting to try some as well. Im fairly happy with doing deads with a normal barbell, and doing shrugs on the smith machine, but would be nice to have 1, they look like the bars would be superior doing deads.

[BOLT.]

Yeh, we got **** loads of barbells, like 15. ppl do some olympic lifts and that, Im starting to try some as well. Im fairly happy with doing deads with a normal barbell, and doing shrugs on the smith machine, but would be nice to have 1, they look like the bars would be superior doing deads.

It's also less pressure on the spine. I personally have never really done them since I've never had access but guys like Joe Defranco swear by them.

[IRONMANN1]

DB Shrugs may be better for bodybuilding because they work them from a more direct angle with greater ROM. Compare and contrast the size of your traps when you do a shrugs with a barbell and with dumbbells. The DB's will have you pulling backwards more, and the barbell will have you shrugging from the top of the traps. Just seems to me DB's work them better, but both can give muscle gains.

rofl


I swear kid.








At some point DB Shrugs become useless. BB Shrugs are the real winner in the end.

[hazard52003]

I've tried both a few times.. DB shrugs don't seem to give me the same workout.. BB shrugs give me a better workout that i can feel the next day

[BOLT.]

At some point DB Shrugs become useless. BB Shrugs are the real winner in the end.

Ignorant post. That's like saying

At some point DB bench presses become useless. BB bench presses are the real winner in the end.

[IRONMANN1]

Ignorant post. That's like saying

At some point DB bench presses become useless. BB bench presses are the real winner in the end.

cool, lets compare bench press to shrugs



Do you think people like Big D shrug DB's??? NO, they shrug 1000 lbs with a fuggin barbell kid.

[BOLT.]

cool, lets compare bench press to shrugs



Do you think people like Big D shrug DB's??? NO, they shrug 1000 lbs with a fuggin barbell kid.

So what? Other people have the same success with DB shrugs. I didnt, because I never really did them. But some people like them. Maybe not Big D or whoever the **** you just said.

[MrSinister]

personal preference, do what makes u grow.
never liked bar shrugs personally, always felt crap to me and dont fry traps near as good as dumbies

[BOLT.]

personal preference, do what makes u grow.
never liked bar shrugs personally, always felt crap to me and dont fry traps near as good as dumbies

See...

[Duckenheimer]

cool, lets compare bench press to shrugs



Do you think people like Big D shrug DB's??? NO, they shrug 1000 lbs with a fuggin barbell kid.

You could get adjustable super long dumbells.

Jus' sayin.

I use a trap bar. After a few sets of Barbell Shrugs, my low back is to toasted to work my traps to the hilt. Though the deadlifts prior might be the reason... Might go back to them when I try out a split.

[IRONMANN1]

So what? Other people have the same success with DB shrugs. I didnt, because I never really did them. But some people like them. Maybe not Big D or whoever the **** you just said.

Listen Dolt,

At some point down the road, you will want to use more weight than DB's are going to allow. Stop being a fcuking idiot.

You could get adjustable super long dumbells.

Jus' sayin.

I use a trap bar. After a few sets of Barbell Shrugs, my low back is to toasted to work my traps to the hilt. Though the deadlifts prior might be the reason... Might go back to them when I try out a split.

who the fcuk it going to go to that trouble to shrug.

jus sayin'

and duh

[MrSinister]

You could get adjustable super long dumbells.

Jus' sayin.

I use a trap bar. After a few sets of Barbell Shrugs, my low back is to toasted to work my traps to the hilt. Though the deadlifts prior might be the reason... Might go back to them when I try out a split.

yeah i forgot about the trap bar.. that could def work if i had one im sure id like it.. its that hammer grip position that i need thats why the dumbies feel so good, i hate the straight bar grip holding the weight in front of you

[IRONMANN1]

yeah i forgot about the trap bar.. that could def work if i had one im sure id like it.. its that hammer grip position that i need thats why the dumbies feel so good, i hate the straight bar grip holding the weight in front of you

Then hold it behind you.


BB Shrugs are a trap/back builder. Big time.

[Duckenheimer]

Listen Dolt,

At some point down the road, you will want to use more weight than DB's are going to allow. Stop being a fcuking idiot.



who the fcuk it going to go to that trouble to shrug.

jus sayin'

and duh

What's with all the aggression/personal attacks?

I would get long adjustable dumbells for greater freedom in training. It's hardly much trouble. Maybe you wouldn't. Doesn't bother me.

[MrSinister]

Then hold it behind you.

even worse

[IRONMANN1]

What's with all the aggression/personal attacks?

I would get long adjustable dumbells for greater freedom in training. It's hardly much trouble. Maybe you wouldn't. Doesn't bother me.

lol @ "doesnt bother me"

[IRONMANN1]

even worse

Maybe you guys should have someone build you a "shrug bar" since youre unable to use a bb to shrug.

[Duckenheimer]

lol @ "doesnt bother me"

Yup. Keep on barbell shrugging all you want. Why WOULD it bother me?

I'll tell you one thing that does bother me though... making personal attacks at proponents of dumbell shrugs because of a very surmountable problem that you wouldn't go to the trouble to fix.

Makes no sense, perhaps because I'm just a dolt like Bolt. Perhaps you could clarify?

[MrSinister]

Maybe you guys should have someone build you a "shrug bar" since youre unable to use a bb to shrug.

what makes you think bar shrugs are so godly? cant you hold heavy dumbells or something? if you think you're strong shrugging 400lbs on a bar try and shrug 200lbs each hand and call it weak