amazing bodybuilders here doing shrugs. There is no better exercise for the traps than shrugs! There are many exercises that work that traps, but they won't be the best if you neglect shrugs!You know what one of the biggest stand out points of a bodybuilder is? Traps. Massive traps that push and stretch your shirt. Massive traps makes the tie in to the delts much better as well. Far more impressive that big biceps or big legs. You don't need to take off your clothes to see these muscles. This is what separates the men from the boys.Dumbbells or Barbell works for shrugs, it's your choice. Full range of motion, good squeeze, and heavy weight. These are key for massive traps. hope this helps
I would throw cleans and snatches into that mix"jakesonyou" into a wood chipper if given the chance.
My genetics for trap development are abysmal. Shrugs, dumbells, barbells, hammer machine, seated, standing, backwards, forwards, squeezing and holding - absolutely nothing works.
deadlifting your mom works pretty good for me bro
Tried that as well
I would throw cleans and snatches into that mix.
hahahahahadoing cleans and snatches for traps is like javelin throwing for pecs
Have you tried them? Ballistic pulls of any kind really fry your upper back, from the lower traps to upper traps. Insane activation near full extension.
i've done weightlifting for a few years and all them myriads of benefits are massive exagerations and myths lolat least i did not get much results apart from becoming better at weightlifting
weightlifting is good for showing off or demonstrating strength not the best for building it. It is very good for athletes though i.e fighters,hitting homeruns,football and jumping sports to learn how to explode. Also pretty good for fitness but at even modest strength it can get a little more dangerous compared to other lifts. Also prolly underrated for over weight people burns lots of calories and makes them become faster and not so slow.
