~How many reps for Shrugs.?

[muscleaddiction]

Why waste time on shrugs at all?
Atent they one of the most useless excersises? Overhead presses , bb rows etc they all develop traps enough Overdeveloped traps also make you look narrower.
So whats the point?

You are joking right? I have seen too many guys with underdeveloped traps and they look like pencil necks! It takes away from the upper body symetry, you need to do shrugs...period! Upright rows work well, but shrugs target the muscle group more directly...just grab a bar, lift your shoulders to your ears, and call it a day...its not that hard!

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[training700]

Looks bad if undeveloped, but for me between all the deadlifts and some powercleans haven't needed to do shrugs anymore.

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[SpyWizard]

Static Contraction - Shrug Machine - 525lbs - 5 second hold - Static partial Rep - YouTube

I love doing these.. and higher reps for definition.. lower with heavier weight for size and strength..

5 working sets, 1 static set.. good times

 

[muscleaddiction]

Static Contraction - Shrug Machine - 525lbs - 5 second hold - Static partial Rep - YouTube

I love doing these.. and higher reps for definition.. lower with heavier weight for size and strength..

5 working sets, 1 static set.. good times

I didn't see the weight move? I saw the machine lift off the ground lol!

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[joh]

Looks bad if undeveloped, but for me between all the deadlifts and some powercleans haven't needed to do shrugs anymore.

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Exactly. May be i am lucky or may be it is the right choice of lifts. Never had to do shrugs and my traps and neck look just right

 

[spikester]

I do think genetics have a lot to do with traps. I have seen many people killing traps on shoulder days ever week and never having much development. I do think HEAVY trap exercises are the way to go for growth alternating from barbell to dumbbell letting every rep come down stretching them out. I do get a great pump during shoulder presses, raises, upright rows but thats just me. I saw someone posted on supersetting shrugs with upright rows and that fucking kills!

 

[moya]

low reps, heavy weight...

 

[TravFlex91]

low reps, heavy weight...

I do 8 reps 3 sets with 8 plates.
I always focus more on the stretch and contraction.. When I start going stupid heavy I realize im worried more about getting the weight up than growing.. If that makes sense..
Muscle mind connection bullshit..


"You mean there's more to life than being hard as fuck?"

 

[muscleaddiction]

I do 8 reps 3 sets with 8 plates.
I always focus more on the stretch and contraction.. When I start going stupid heavy I realize im worried more about getting the weight up than growing.. If that makes sense..
Muscle mind connection bullshit..


"You mean there's more to life than being hard as fuck?"

Yup...makes total sense...that comes with maturity, going to hit shrugs today with back...do exactly what you stated, and just concentrate on the squeeze and stretch, two second holds at the top with good form works real well too.

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[BenchBoss]

4-6 reps 3 sets: 6 weeks
10-12 reps 2 sets: 6 weeks
6 reps 1 set: 6 weeks
10 - 12 2 sets: 6 weeks