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Working out trapezius muscles? - Mar. 24 2008 23:41:42
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jmr1068204
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I've been told that upright rows are good for working the lower trapezius muscles; however, I can't seem to do upright rows very well. Sometimes it makes my shoulders hurt, and they are just so awkward for me to do, for some reason. The only equipment that I have access too, doesn't seem to work properly in trying to do the upright rows (I use a cable machine that could best be described as similar to a bowflex...but with various differences). I've read that people who do these and get shoulder pain; but I've also read that 'pain' from upright rows is typical with some people due to the motion.
What is a 'replacement' for upright rows, to work the lower traps? I work the upper with shrugs.
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RE: Working out trapezius muscles? - Mar. 25 2008 0:50:12
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deadlifts or shrugs
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RE: Working out trapezius muscles? - Mar. 25 2008 1:43:28
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Shrugs, use dumbbells or a bar, they both work.
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RE: Working out trapezius muscles? - Mar. 25 2008 8:28:33
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As above, deads and shrugs are easily the best imo....upright rows give many people injuries. I avoid them totally
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RE: Working out trapezius muscles? - Mar. 25 2008 11:53:28
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Dont bent over bb rows work traps at all?
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RE: Working out trapezius muscles? - Mar. 25 2008 12:41:01
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RE: Working out trapezius muscles? - Mar. 25 2008 18:38:37
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For most people the upright row is a no-no. I spoke to two people today who were having trouble....
As above and in addition try these ones
Snatch grip deads (all over mass maker)
Snatch pulls (huge training stimulus)
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RE: Working out trapezius muscles? - Mar. 25 2008 18:43:23
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Always make sure you start off with lightweights if your gonna do upright rows. I just do them with dumbbells and find i dont get injured like i did with a bar. Other than that deads and shrugs as mentioned above.
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RE: Working out trapezius muscles? - Mar. 25 2008 20:50:41
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Do you guys shrug on each deadlift rep?
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RE: Working out trapezius muscles? - Mar. 25 2008 22:14:30
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Dont bent over bb rows work traps at all?
Yes mate, without a doubt
If done slightly more upright they are probably thee best trap/mid back builders in my opinion
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RE: Working out trapezius muscles? - Mar. 26 2008 1:47:31
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Dont bent over bb rows work traps at all?
Yes mate, without a doubt
If done slightly more upright they are probably thee best trap/mid back builders in my opinion
Still the traditional way, or as more of a yates row?
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RE: Working out trapezius muscles? - Mar. 26 2008 3:20:01
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Any kind of row will do.
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RE: Working out trapezius muscles? - Mar. 26 2008 9:06:34
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Dont shrug after every deadlight rep, deadlift is energy consuming enough as it is.
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RE: Working out trapezius muscles? - Mar. 26 2008 10:35:16
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quote:
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For most people the upright row is a no-no. I spoke to two people today who were having trouble....
As above and in addition try these ones
Snatch grip deads (all over mass maker)
Snatch pulls (huge training stimulus)
Drew you say upright rows are a no no,ive never tried snatch pulls before but from seeing clips they look like an explosive wide grip upright row with leg hip drive?
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RE: Working out trapezius muscles? - Mar. 26 2008 10:36:33
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Dont shrug after every deadlight rep, deadlift is energy consuming enough as it is.
Power shrug at the end of a deadlift rep are an excellent combo imo.
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RE: Working out trapezius muscles? - Mar. 26 2008 12:43:44
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quote:
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ORIGINAL: JohnOvManchester
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Dont bent over bb rows work traps at all?
Yes mate, without a doubt
If done slightly more upright they are probably thee best trap/mid back builders in my opinion
Still the traditional way, or as more of a yates row?
IMO you could just get more out of it double overhand but there's probably not that much in it.
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RE: Working out trapezius muscles? - Mar. 26 2008 16:58:05
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i work with a back and traps split. I deadlift and do db shrugs at the end of the workout to isolate my traps
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