drtbear1967
Musclechemistry Board Certified Member
Bigger Traps? I got you.
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I call this one the “ upside down DB shrug”. Does it have a different name? Until someone says otherwise or knows something cooler we will roll with this.
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This is not an easy exercise but if you can master it, it will benefit all other direct trapezius exercises due to the added awareness of the muscles being worked.
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Get a buddy or get a camera so you can see yourself doing it correctly.
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A few big things are to keep the arms as straight as you can and directly in line with your body. Keep your chest proud and just let your arms relax straight down into your body. If you’re tense you’re not going to get very much motion out of this.
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You can even get a friend to help by placing a finger in between your shoulder blades and trying to squeeze it.
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Once you feel a squeeze, keep the arms straight and try to reach the ceiling (it looks like you’re upside down doing a shrug).
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I recommend 3-5 sets of 12-15 reps 2 times a week starting out
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I call this one the “ upside down DB shrug”. Does it have a different name? Until someone says otherwise or knows something cooler we will roll with this.
.
This is not an easy exercise but if you can master it, it will benefit all other direct trapezius exercises due to the added awareness of the muscles being worked.
.
Get a buddy or get a camera so you can see yourself doing it correctly.
.
A few big things are to keep the arms as straight as you can and directly in line with your body. Keep your chest proud and just let your arms relax straight down into your body. If you’re tense you’re not going to get very much motion out of this.
.
You can even get a friend to help by placing a finger in between your shoulder blades and trying to squeeze it.
.
Once you feel a squeeze, keep the arms straight and try to reach the ceiling (it looks like you’re upside down doing a shrug).
.
I recommend 3-5 sets of 12-15 reps 2 times a week starting out
