Shoulder Shrugg Trainer Advice
Trainer Tip - I see many people at the gym doing shruggs with a bar. It makes it easier to load heavier weight, perhaps. However, in order to focus on the Trapezius I (upper), dumbbells will be most effective, because the dumbell can be place next to the body. This is necessary in order to allow the Trap to perform proper line of pull through scapular elevation and upward rotation. Using a bar is more effective for a portion of Trap slighty lower on the back. I recommend using both. Mix it up with supersets or rotate each exercise in and out each week. Tell me what you think.
January 20, 2009 at 2:46 pm
I do both but prefer dumbells. I have decent traps but generally don’t go very heavy. For instance 80-100lb dumbells and 225 for bar shrugs.