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rear Barbell shrugs
« on: November 27, 2012, 07:53:50 AM »
This is a movement i never see being used...OK could be different in the US and UK. I normally like the feel of Dumbbells for this movement but i think i will experiment with rear Barbell shrugs next chest/back workout. Maybe front BB shrugs and then rear BB shrugs a bit like front and rear delt presses for shoulders and could maybe give a more thourough workout.. opinions??

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Re: rear Barbell shrugs
« Reply #1 on: November 27, 2012, 01:17:44 PM »
Behind the neck feels a bit awkward for me at least.

From the front I sometimes use a wider grip, like olympic snatch lift.

Don't really see/feel any difference in results? Normal grip from the front allows most poundages though.

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Re: rear Barbell shrugs
« Reply #2 on: November 27, 2012, 06:26:37 PM »
Behind the neck feels a bit awkward for me at least.

From the front I sometimes use a wider grip, like olympic snatch lift.

Don't really see/feel any difference in results? Normal grip from the front allows most poundages though.


he's talking about shrugs... not presses


i switch in rear barbell shrugs every other workout...i like them when i feel like shit because i can use less weight but get a good strict trap squeeze

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Re: rear Barbell shrugs
« Reply #3 on: November 27, 2012, 07:03:25 PM »
The extra wide (collar to collar if possible..different kind of stretch for the traps), middle and close grip (6" apart) have caused some very good improvement for a lot of Bb'ers. Two sets each , 8 to 12 reps,all in the same trap workout. Don't know why people never seem to experiment with different hand spacing/grips on so many standard exercises, like the simple shrug. Could make a exercise you get nothing from  into something special for a lot of guy's, just by a simple grip change.

If read shrugs work for you, than great..though some find it a very limiting exercise.

Best trap experience would be power cleans or Hi-pulls, bar none. Thick, full development..no doubt.   Good Luck.
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Re: rear Barbell shrugs
« Reply #4 on: November 28, 2012, 04:44:41 AM »
i do them on the smith machine ur able to change foot position so bar dosen't ride up ur rear end,,,

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Re: rear Barbell shrugs
« Reply #5 on: November 28, 2012, 07:20:47 AM »
i do them on the smith machine ur able to change foot position so bar dosen't ride up ur rear end,,,
Good idea... never seen anyone do it on a smith machine

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Re: rear Barbell shrugs
« Reply #6 on: November 28, 2012, 08:37:59 AM »
King Haney loved rear barbell shrugs.

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Re: rear Barbell shrugs
« Reply #7 on: November 28, 2012, 12:15:01 PM »
he's talking about shrugs... not presses


i switch in rear barbell shrugs every other workout...i like them when i feel like shit because i can use less weight but get a good strict trap squeeze

So was I? Ok, sorry behind the back... not neck.

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Re: rear Barbell shrugs
« Reply #8 on: November 28, 2012, 12:28:55 PM »
King Haney loved rear barbell shrugs.

Yeah he did.  I tried them after seeing him doing them in a mag years ago.  I didn't like them.
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Re: rear Barbell shrugs
« Reply #9 on: November 28, 2012, 06:55:32 PM »
So was I? Ok, sorry behind the back... not neck.


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Re: rear Barbell shrugs
« Reply #10 on: November 29, 2012, 08:17:43 AM »
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Re: rear Barbell shrugs
« Reply #11 on: January 16, 2013, 10:34:13 AM »
I first saw them when Lee Haney was doing them many moons ago, and I will alternate them with regular shrugs. But on the Smith Machine I can change my angle and foot position, but you want  to go for higher reps than weight.

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Re: rear Barbell shrugs
« Reply #12 on: January 16, 2013, 12:11:13 PM »
I first saw them when Lee Haney was doing them many moons ago, and I will alternate them with regular shrugs. But on the Smith Machine I can change my angle and foot position, but you want  to go for higher reps than weight.
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Re: rear Barbell shrugs
« Reply #13 on: January 16, 2013, 07:42:02 PM »
i do them every week..i go heavy enough for me to do 15 reps...and it really improved my traps...i do them with my knees slightly bent..
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Re: rear Barbell shrugs
« Reply #14 on: January 16, 2013, 07:43:06 PM »
i do them every week..i go heavy enough for me to do 15 reps...and it really improved my traps...i do them with my knees slightly bent..
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Re: rear Barbell shrugs
« Reply #15 on: January 16, 2013, 10:21:18 PM »
i have to big of an ass for these lol i ALWAYS do them in the front
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