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Traps!

BillyBonez

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1 of my favorites for Traps. also like using a wide-grip for these as well:

Rich Gaspari - Rear Barbell Shrug - YouTube
 

BillyBonez

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Yeah always different grip-widths or everything i do. With some things, it can completely hit a muscle from a new angle... I also love Farmer's Walks for Traps. That weighted stretch is awesome
 

BillyBonez

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Would dumbbells shrugs be a good substitute for behind back barbell shrugs?

It just hits the traps from a different angle. Put your hands behind your back and its completely different. Both are good exercises though
 

ASHOP

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Great tip. I have tried these in the past and it felt awkward for me but he does them slightly differently. I felt good doing them in a smith machine though.

Same here,,they always felt awkward to me too. Good tip doing them on the smith machine.
 

Jim550

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The cable pulls the guy uses in this video is another real good one to throw in from time to time...I do them heavy and hold at the top


https://youtu.be/LHK7H3Y2xIQ

Haven't tried these before but it looks good and will do it the next time I hit my traps. I think a good point he makes on the video is about getting more reps in for the muscle. Many times I have seen guys training traps just super heavy lower reps but this is a muscle that you will get much benefit from hitting it at a lower weight with more reps and proper form/technique.