My traps

[SwitchMan]

I agree with extra mile. Everything he said with an emphasis on deads and I like trap bar shrugs the weight being more centered and the neutral grip allowing big weight more comfortably with less of a grip issue.

 

[oso0960]

Definitely deadlifts. Check out power shrugs too, they've been called the "best" shrugging exercise for their ability to pack on noticeable mass within weeks:

http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/w...madcow2-thanx-so-here-k-up-now-375215-32.html

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[ExtraMile]

Definitely deadlifts. Check out power shrugs too, they've been called the "best" shrugging exercise for their ability to pack on noticeable mass within weeks:

http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/w...madcow2-thanx-so-here-k-up-now-375215-32.html

Post #319

Those power shrugs are what I meant when I said rippetoe shrugs although I did them from a rack set at mid thigh re-setting the bar after each rep...

 

[oso0960]

Those power shrugs are what I meant when I said rippetoe shrugs although I did them from a rack set at mid thigh re-setting the bar after each rep...

Oh haha I didn't know what a Rippetoe shrug was.

 

[bblazer]

Deadlifts and cleans.

You need to realize just how big your traps are. They are not just the part you see from your neck to your shoulder. As such they need a big exercise.

B-

 

[needtogetaas]

Deadlifts and cleans.

You need to realize just how big your traps are. They are not just the part you see from your neck to your shoulder. As such they need a big exercise.

B-

I came back to this thread because i saw you post and i wanted to make sure you posted (dead lifts) like i thought you would

 

[brandonp005]

Heavy ass deadlifts and barbell shrugs work for me!

 

[the.gladiator1987]

i do like a side raise but bent slightly over..it works delts, but kills the traps. i've found doing this high rep make the traps grow......along with other work outs mentioned

+1

Also I never do trap work and mine arent too bad. I just do heavy DL's, Pendlay rows and the side raises a little bent over.

 

[moya]

Deadlifts and cleans.

You need to realize just how big your traps are. They are not just the part you see from your neck to your shoulder. As such they need a big exercise.

B-

best answer...
not trying to step on any toes... but imo FUCK SHRUGS...

 

[the.gladiator1987]

best answer...
not trying to step on any toes... but imo FUCK SHRUGS...

lol i agree. I think with deads and rows you dont need shrugs. I would do something else like cleans, that work on explosiveness and traps at the same time.