traps

[chuckb77]

When doing shrugs is it better to roll your shoulder or just go straight up an down?

 

[DaveNY]

I always cringe when I see people roll their shoulders. It's the same reason why you shouldn't do lat pulldowns behind the neck...you're straining things. Straight up and down, bro.

 

[AMP 33]

straight up and down

 

[MuSuLPhReAk]

Straight...and squeeze on top.

 

[gymrat]

straight up and down....

rolling will only cause injury. You're not working the muscle any better. I also hate to see people roll their shoulders....

 

[Jacked Johnson]

Rolling your shoulders puts undue stress on your rotator cuff and does zip for any added muscle growth. As previous posts tell ya- stick with just straight up and down. To spice up your trap workout try this- Go to the standing calf-machine at your gym and use it for shrugs. It helps take the stress off of your grip and allows you to concentrate solely on your traps.

 

[Y_lifter]

I think we have an agreement that rolling be no good...
I like to start the rep with my shoulders lowered as low as I can droop them.
Then bring them straight up or a little to the rear, hold for 2, then slowly let them down, not dropping them.

 

[Welsh power house]

Straight...and squeeze on top.

true........rolling will do more damage than good

 

[The mann]

there is no benefit from rolling your shoulders back....

 

[JG1]

straight up and down