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power shrugs vs normal shrugs

When l do shrugs (once a year :|) l like a normal shrug with a 2ish second pause at the top. Probably dont listen to me though as my traps are the same size as an eight year old girl.
 
Joel said:
Depends on what your doing mate...as a "growth" exercise a normal shrug will be better...for a power movement, or deveolping explosive power...a power shrug will be better...

This prob belongs in the strength section really...
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As Joel said it depends on your goals.
 
I never noticed much trap growth until I gave power shrugs a go. Seem to notice them getting bigger within weeks of adding them in.
 
I love powershrugs.

you could do them both, start with a few sets of power, then finish with some high rep strict shrugs.

the guy from Choas & pain says that your wasting your time shrugging with anything less then 180kg. And that guy has massive traps
 
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Yeah ripp and Bill Starr suggest you should eventually be doing sets of 5 with about 50kg over your 1rm deadlift.

I have only just got within 100kg of my max deadlift and its still doing the job very well. Looking to work these hard for a while.
 
Im assuming you would need to use straps for these? Or is my grip just weak because l doubt l could hold my 1rm deadlift for a 5 count of anything.
 
KungFooGoo said:
Im assuming you would need to use straps for these? Or is my grip just weak because l doubt l could hold my 1rm deadlift for a 5 count of anything.
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Yep straps and double overhand. Power shrugs wont work well with mixed grip. Even with straps your grip gets a workout on these.
 
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