shoulder shrugs. Barbell vs Dumbell?

[jondrew700]

I always feel awkward using the barbell, even when doing light weight, so I've switched to dumbbells. Anyone else have this problem?

[marcus300]

Do what feels best for you, if your gym as heavy enough DB's then do what fits your groove best

[jondrew700]

Thanks for the input. I feel my technique is better with arms at my sides

[xt1nkt]

Arms at side with dumbbells will give you a larger ROM and a deeper stretch at thebottom, but generally speaking barbells will allow you to use more weight. As Marcus said, use what feels best. If your gym has it use a trap bar it's the barbell that you can hold by your side like dumbbells thus keeping the neutral grip.

Best of luck to you! Build those traps to your ears

[Friesian]

I'm exactly the same, shrugs are awkward for me using barbell. Been using dumbbells predominantly for a while now and personally think it gives me a brilliant hit, still throw in the barbell every now and again though just to change things up.

[hellomycognomen]

Dumbbells just feel more natural for this movement.

[skaz915]

Dumbells feel better but I can shrug a lot more on a barbell. I believe this is true because you have a better ROM with dumbells. Also dumbells feel more natural, less stress on back it seems.

[slfmade]

I use dumbells mainly because I don't like the bar dragging over my junk....or if on cycle, I like it too much which can prove awkward. hahaha. I usually use dumbells with wrist straps to help pull more weight or; like someone else suggested, a trap bar is also a good approach.

[jdc91gt]

Dumbells mostly but my gym has trap bars that I sometimes use. I like to change it up.

[gearbox]

I use dumbells mainly because I don't like the bar dragging over my junk....or if on cycle, I like it too much which can prove awkward. hahaha. I usually use dumbells with wrist straps to help pull more weight or; like someone else suggested, a trap bar is also a good approach.

I love the bb but yes the bar sliding close to your junk is scary and annoying. bb feels better on the traps for me vs db. I do both though.

whats helped me is the squeeze at the top and always drop set

[Schwarzenegger]

I love the bb but yes the bar sliding close to your junk is scary and annoying. bb feels better on the traps for me vs db. I do both though.

whats helped me is the squeeze at the top and always drop set

I do both the rare times I do them like once every two/three months. Traps grow quick for me. For bb so it does hit ur junk bend ur knees a bit, not a lot just a bit and ur good to go.

[slfmade]

I do both the rare times I do them like once every two/three months. Traps grow quick for me. For bb so it does hit ur junk bend ur knees a bit, not a lot just a bit and ur good to go.

You might have to bend just a little....But I might have to bend a little further than comfortable to keep from hitting my junk. LOL