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winger · 24-02-2005, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by hackskii

Just me tho, all others have to do with genetics (me, I dont have traps or biceps), winger too. hee hee :boohoo:

All genetics. I do shrugs with 125 lb db's and still dont have traps. Sh1t, I dont even have forearms eather............lol.

rosie_theman · 24-02-2005, 03:11 AM

I would say my best asset is traps, and plain old upright rows are just fine when combined with some shrugs, or even chins help too. I got up to 135ibs at 8 reps for uprights and saw massive impovements in my traps, and now basically they are disproportionate to my body, dont let that happen
rosie

**big pete** · 24-02-2005, 09:21 AM

now the best ive found for traps is...... shrugging deads!!!

normal deadlift movement, but at the top shrug the bar!! easy as pie. its gets a bit tough over 220kg but if you can lift it, you can shrug it

DB · 24-02-2005, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by big

Wow, that's the shock of the day - you look like you can dead WAY more than 190.

You can choose to either take that as a HUGE compliment on your physique, or a diss on your weak-as-a-kitten strength.

(Seriously - it was meant as the compliment! 190 is still strong - don't get me wrong.. you just look lots stronger which is a testament to how you look.)

lol Thanks mate :boohoo:

na 190kg for about 5 reps is the what i do at the mo...gotta admit i'm abit slack on how often i do deads sometimes i justfeel too batered to even attempt them... too many late nites

(remember i'm only a wee baby at 21 big!)lol

samurai69 · 24-02-2005, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Pscarb

i have done plenty of trap exercises in my time these are what i found the best in no particular order...

Heavy DB's (up and down movement not rotating)
Rear BB shrugs
Seated lighter DB shrugs (bend your elbows slightly and as you shrug pull your elbows back slightly and hold at top)

I like the rear BB shrug, as heavy as you can, and heavy deads.

My traps are strong, but I dont have huge traps, but thats down to genetics.

Also power shrug/from deadlifts help (but be careful- as neck can be damaged)

TYSON · 24-02-2005, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by demon

Have a look here:

http://abcbodybuilding.com/deadlift.htm

Cheers demon but i find it hard to beleive this exercise builds traps but you guys know better, think i will stick to uprows, and shugs and see how i get on with that. Im also told these are the easiest muscle to build, would that be correct

DB · 24-02-2005, 11:22 AM

try some heavy deads mate u will feel it the day after...look at bodybuilders like johnny jackson and ronnie both big powerlifters and both have un-touchable traps..

TYSON · 24-02-2005, 11:40 AM

Ok will do but it just looks like a different version of a squat lol, and that it would work the legs more than traps. Would i do this on a leg day rather than a back or shoulder day

DB · 24-02-2005, 11:46 AM

its a compound lift so u will work abit of legs..... but u will feel it in ur whole back mate..give it a bash and see what u think

TYSON · 24-02-2005, 01:38 PM

OK cheers m8, soundz like im better doing this one on a leg day but this will affect me squating with heavy weights would it not. What days do you do this on

samurai69 · 24-02-2005, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by TYSON

OK cheers m8, soundz like im better doing this one on a leg day but this will affect me squating with heavy weights would it not. What days do you do this on

I prefer deads on back day, squats tend to take to much away if i do deads on leg day

TYSON · 24-02-2005, 01:49 PM

That would make sense, back day was yesterday so i will give them a go next week.

CHEERS EVERY ONE

Killerkeane · 24-02-2005, 02:17 PM

nice diagram.
shrugs+deads definetly.

John · 24-02-2005, 02:53 PM

Winger you are so funny mate.

All genetics. I do shrugs with 125 lb db's and still dont have traps. Sh1t, I dont even have forearms eather............lol. Quoted by Wingy.

crazycacti · 24-02-2005, 04:32 PM

First time u do deads, make sure u go with a plate a side to start off with - plz, for safety get the technique right and dont arch ur lower back forward at all - if it starts to then the weight is too heavy - trust me not good!

U'll feel it in the traps the nxt day for sure! - My traps exploded when i started doing DB shrugs - look down and lean forward slightly, most of our traps are on our back not our shoulders, target inbetween the shoulder blades and u'll feel the burn big time.

IMO the traps/Rhoms section is the hardest to isolate - close ur eyes when doing shrugs and don't go so heavy that u can't feel anything, feel every squeeze and stretch them properly at the bottom

24-02-2005, 09:21 AM	#18 (permalink)
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24-02-2005, 11:22 AM	#22 (permalink)
DB UK-Muscle Moderator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: SW London Posts: 11,200	try some heavy deads mate u will feel it the day after...look at bodybuilders like johnny jackson and ronnie both big powerlifters and both have un-touchable traps.. __________________ DB To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. often imitated never duplicated To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. DB sleeps with a night light. Not because DB is afraid of the dark, but the dark is afraid of DB. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

24-02-2005, 11:40 AM	#23 (permalink)
TYSON Looking Freaky Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: UK (Bedfordshire) Posts: 731	Ok will do but it just looks like a different version of a squat lol, and that it would work the legs more than traps. Would i do this on a leg day rather than a back or shoulder day __________________ :lift: BODYBUILDERS DO IT TILL IT HURTS:lift:

24-02-2005, 11:46 AM	#24 (permalink)
DB UK-Muscle Moderator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: SW London Posts: 11,200	its a compound lift so u will work abit of legs..... but u will feel it in ur whole back mate..give it a bash and see what u think __________________ DB To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. often imitated never duplicated To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. DB sleeps with a night light. Not because DB is afraid of the dark, but the dark is afraid of DB. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

24-02-2005, 01:38 PM	#25 (permalink)
TYSON Looking Freaky Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: UK (Bedfordshire) Posts: 731	OK cheers m8, soundz like im better doing this one on a leg day but this will affect me squating with heavy weights would it not. What days do you do this on __________________ :lift: BODYBUILDERS DO IT TILL IT HURTS:lift:

24-02-2005, 03:11 AM	#17 (permalink)
rosie_theman Sprinter Extraordinaire Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 156	I would say my best asset is traps, and plain old upright rows are just fine when combined with some shrugs, or even chins help too. I got up to 135ibs at 8 reps for uprights and saw massive impovements in my traps, and now basically they are disproportionate to my body, dont let that happen rosie

24-02-2005, 01:49 PM	#27 (permalink)
TYSON Looking Freaky Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: UK (Bedfordshire) Posts: 731	That would make sense, back day was yesterday so i will give them a go next week. CHEERS EVERY ONE __________________ :lift: BODYBUILDERS DO IT TILL IT HURTS:lift:

24-02-2005, 02:17 PM	#28 (permalink)
Killerkeane The Geezer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Somerset although im not proud lol. Posts: 2,978	nice diagram. shrugs+deads definetly. __________________ Fortes Fortuna Paratus Mens-Fortune favours the prepared mind.:amen:

24-02-2005, 02:53 PM	#29 (permalink)
John EFBB Winner Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 4,245	lmfao Winger you are so funny mate. All genetics. I do shrugs with 125 lb db's and still dont have traps. Sh1t, I dont even have forearms eather............lol. Quoted by Wingy. __________________ *“We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.”*

24-02-2005, 04:32 PM	#30 (permalink)
crazycacti Fat and bulking... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Isle of Man/Newcastle Posts: 1,417	First time u do deads, make sure u go with a plate a side to start off with - plz, for safety get the technique right and dont arch ur lower back forward at all - if it starts to then the weight is too heavy - trust me not good! U'll feel it in the traps the nxt day for sure! - My traps exploded when i started doing DB shrugs - look down and lean forward slightly, most of our traps are on our back not our shoulders, target inbetween the shoulder blades and u'll feel the burn big time. IMO the traps/Rhoms section is the hardest to isolate - close ur eyes when doing shrugs and don't go so heavy that u can't feel anything, feel every squeeze and stretch them properly at the bottom