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trapezius and posture - Apr. 12 2008 14:45:48
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jackandrews2004
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oki im gonna start trining these once a week probably throw em in on leg do ill do just shrugs, what sort of weight and rep range is good, they are a small muscle i dont want to strain them too bad
i also read somewhere about the effect of these on posture, any thoughts?
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RE: trapezius and posture - Apr. 12 2008 15:06:48
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With shrugs, as it's a small range of motion you can go quite heavy. Last time I did them I did just under 130kg for three sets of ten reps
But first time out I'd be cautious and just test the water. Start with a light weight for ten reps, then add a bit more until it starts feeling more challenging
You might find at first that grip is a limiting factor but in time it should improve
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RE: trapezius and posture - Apr. 12 2008 15:13:42
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oki yh i was thinking just go light, i usually do woth all new exercises i try because form is everything imo, thank you
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RE: trapezius and posture - Apr. 12 2008 15:37:53
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RE: trapezius and posture - Apr. 12 2008 21:26:58
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With shrugs, as it's a small range of motion you can go quite heavy. Last time I did them I did just under 130kg for three sets of ten reps
But first time out I'd be cautious and just test the water. Start with a light weight for ten reps, then add a bit more until it starts feeling more challenging
You might find at first that grip is a limiting factor but in time it should improve
i use lifting straps can wack much more weight on, make sure form is right tho, straight arms, dont bend when lifting, or raising your body with your tiptoes, seen people so
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RE: trapezius and posture - Apr. 13 2008 9:56:05
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hmm, straps are a good idae not limited by grip then huh?
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RE: trapezius and posture - Apr. 13 2008 16:00:59
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hmm, straps are a good idae not limited by grip then huh?
yep can lift as much as your joints let you lol. not limited by grip
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