Want superior midback/trap development...

[The Shadow]

...try shrug downs on a lat pull machine.


Load up 50% more thaan you would use on pulldowns, wide grip keep arms strainght and contract midback/trap area by pulling downwards and in......

 

[CrimsonKing]

...try shrug downs on a lat pull machine.


Load up 50% more thaan you would use on pulldowns, wide grip keep arms strainght and contract midback/trap area by pulling downwards and in......

Huh??? I'm stupid I guess and don't get it...


A kind of reverse Shrug???????

How many reps/set? What kind of results did you see? What about you sholder stabalizer muscles (Rhumboids, etc?)

Thanks Bro, peace

 

[b fold the truth]

Seems as if I could think of about 10 other exercises that would work much better and have a better carry-over to the rest of the back development...

B True

 

[t3c]

bfold...tell me thats not your ass in your avatar

 

[b fold the truth]

bfold...tell me thats not your ass in your avatar

People keep asking me about my avatar...what are you talking about?

Do you really think my butt is that small and attractive? lol

B True

 

[bignate73]

Do you really think my butt is that small and attractive? lol

B True

do you not do alot of reverse hypers, good mornings and SLDL's?

shaved down i'd say you maybe could pass for that. ewwwwwww..... LOL.

but either way, i care not who it is in the avatar (like i dont know)....just that it doesnt get changed.

 

[holto]

You can also do a horizontal shrug

from the bent over row position with

dbells or barbells

like BFold said it could carry over better to other movements like rowing, Power Cleans etc.

 

[theoak01]

t-bars kick ass

 

[latinus_spicticus]

One of the best exercises you can do to develop the upper back/rear delts/ and traps is the face pull. These are a staple at the westside barbell club, and for a good reason. They will train the upper back/traps/neck etc. like no other lift will. Here is a link with a good description of the exercise. Remember one thing, it is important to keep your shoulder blades retracted throughout the entire movement.

http://www.testosterone.net/html/body_85back.html

 

[Phenotype X]

Wow, this sounds real interesting and different. I'm lacking muscle in that area, so I'm gonna try them today.