Anyone ever try this for traps?

[needsize]

I did a set of 5 reps on 530lbs on the deadlift, and when I locked out on the last rep, I held onto the bar for as long as I could, probably around 20 seconds or so(trying to build bigger traps and do some extra forarm work as I dont use straps). I did it on all my working sets and my traps are toast today.
I wonder if doing this will cause enouhg stress on the muscle to facilitate growth

 

[zackdarnell]

I did a set of 5 reps on 530lbs on the deadlift, and when I locked out on the last rep, I held onto the bar for as long as I could, probably around 20 seconds or so(trying to build bigger traps and do some extra forarm work as I dont use straps). I did it on all my working sets and my traps are toast today.
I wonder if doing this will cause enouhg stress on the muscle to facilitate growth

I have. It will work the traps some and give your forearms a lot of work.

 

[rjl296]

i'd like to, but my grip sux .....for now

 

[needsize]

It really felt great on the traps, but the funny thing is that after doing 5 rps on 530lbs, then holding it for at least another 20 seconds, my grip was still fine, it was my back that said put it down!

 

[coolcolj]

try some overhead shrugs

snatch grip deads hit the traps better IMO - in fact yoru whole back will scream if done right

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[gettinlarger]

I just did that my last deadlift day, needsize. Only for like 5 or 10 seconds though. Felt good.

 

[needsize]

CoolColJ, I have to stay away from any type of pressing movement to let my rotator cuff heal

 

[Tarheel]

I do it and I can really feel it in the traps. The difference is instead of shrugging the weight on my last rep, I roll my shoulders back and squeeze them together.

Might have to try snatch grip deads....

 

[DrBones]

I'm assuming you mean you feel it in your lower traps? Or do you feel it all the way to the upper traps?
I think Im gunna give that a whirl next deadlift day

 

[needsize]

I felt it from my lower back all the way to the top of my traps. I've never been a believer that isometric stuff actually builds mass, but at the same time deads build great traps, but they dont actually work the muscle through any range of motion.