
Originally Posted by
Gym Freak
I always get the traps complement. For one I think it's my genetics, but before I really knew the details about trap development I would always do barbell shrugs at least twice a week for 3-4 sets pyramiding up in weight.
But since I'm older and wiser I always include barbell and dumbell shrugs in my trap workouts. I switch it up between front and behind the back barbell shrugs as well. Use wrist straps for your grip. Many people don't like using straps but if you logically think about it the first thing to give way is your grip. You can use a lot more weight and shrug for a lot more reps. Don't roll your shoulder gurdle either. When you do that you start including other muscle groups into the shruging movement. Shrug up toward your ears and forward at an angle. You include your lower traps when you shrug at an angle up and forward. You gotta squeeze it, and even do drop sets on your last set. Burn those puppies on your last set.
Hope that helps bro!