The BEST Shrug For Huge Traps!

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 6 сер 2019
  • #1 variation of all time
    ➢Instagram: / outalpha
    Get yoked program outalpha.com/ne
    ➢Join us! muscularstrength.com/AlphaDes...
    ➢Free Novice Program! outalpha.com/the-out-alpha-nov...
    ➢Nutrition Guide: outalpha.com/tad
    ➢Want to consult me for email exchanges, Skype consultations, online coaching, or for custom programs?
    outalpha.com/contact/
    ➢FACEBOOK: / alpha-destiny-23833703...
    ➢Twitter: / alphadestinyad
    Disclaimer: AlphaDestiny is not a doctor or a medical professional. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. AlphaDestiny will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.
  • Навчання та стиль

КОМЕНТАРІ • 325

  • @Vamavid
    @Vamavid 4 роки тому +525

    This is how you make a UA-cam video! 0:02 STRAIGHT TO THE POINT!

  • @CEOofSleep
    @CEOofSleep 4 роки тому +656

    Best shrugs ever in my entire life is when they ask me questions related to Mathematics

  • @goodenstuff
    @goodenstuff 3 роки тому +53

    My traps have absolutely exploded from doing rack pulls and power shrugs. My trap strength has already far exceeded my grip strength, so now I use weight hooks and can overload the shit out of my traps. Listen to this man, this is all 100% correct.

    • @solotanky1798
      @solotanky1798 2 роки тому

      I very excited man! Can power shrug build well traps in 12 weeks in ur opinion? I have add to my program just now

  • @thordan1630
    @thordan1630 4 роки тому +251

    Nobody:
    Alex: imagine how strong you'd be if you could lift an entire house

    • @AlexLeonidas
      @AlexLeonidas  4 роки тому +84

      Cute

    • @wombozombo
      @wombozombo 4 роки тому +1

      😆

    • @RobD-jq7ry
      @RobD-jq7ry 3 роки тому +4

      He's got a good point. You would have to be incredibly strong to lift an entire 🏠.

  • @jayjeong7255
    @jayjeong7255 4 роки тому +268

    I always thought it's called trap bar because you are trapped inside a bar haha

    • @SpaceWulf
      @SpaceWulf 4 роки тому +2

      Good one :D

    • @rexorzist8706
      @rexorzist8706 4 роки тому +23

      Thats actually pretty cute tough

    • @ahmetberkayhan5498
      @ahmetberkayhan5498 4 роки тому +9

      Wait that's what I thought, what is the real reason it's called that

    • @SpaceWulf
      @SpaceWulf 4 роки тому +3

      @@ahmetberkayhan5498 its good to train your traps i think but i don't know if its the real reason haha

    • @jayjeong7255
      @jayjeong7255 4 роки тому +1

      @Greg Pettis right?

  • @Mindghoul3396
    @Mindghoul3396 4 роки тому +26

    Great cinematography Alex! The extra effort of closeups, angles and editing makes the video look that much better.

  • @Avfire463
    @Avfire463 4 роки тому +4

    Broooo i get so hype when ever you new upload a new video. Theyre so fire! Cant wait for my upper body day tomorrow!!

  • @sn0lder
    @sn0lder 2 роки тому +5

    my favorite is power shrug with a squeeze at the top and 3-5 second eccentric, really gets a lot of quality work in

  • @johnwicksfoknpencil
    @johnwicksfoknpencil 4 роки тому +86

    I love my trap bar. I make love to that shit, I chase that deep stretch. It’s amazing.

  • @anthonyhaga7559
    @anthonyhaga7559 4 роки тому +7

    Started going to a new gym and they have a seal row machine, I love that thing. That being said nothing can beat the feeling of heavy ‘power’ reps. I used to alternate between heavy shrug/volume rows and visa versa. Love the channel!

  • @DBSplayers
    @DBSplayers 4 роки тому +35

    The shrugs i make when my parents ask me difficult questions work the best for me

  • @Cammyb323
    @Cammyb323 4 роки тому +4

    When it comes to my traps and back. Weighted stretch is easily king. Thank you Alex. You’re the man. Love from New Zealand 🇳🇿

  • @TheMrgrafixable
    @TheMrgrafixable 4 роки тому +22

    Clean editing brother

  • @nadpad-4192
    @nadpad-4192 4 роки тому +1

    Just want to say I’ve started doing rack pulls because of you Alex, and my traps have blown tf up without doing any sort of shrugging

  • @peter5886
    @peter5886 2 роки тому +24

    Shrugs are the final exercise of my back workout. Yesterday I tried the power shrugs with dumbbells for the first time (I do home workouts and I only have dumbbells.). I always do four to five reps with heavy weight because my goal is strength rather than mass. The reps felt really good and now my traps are really sore. I'll continue doing power shrugs to see the longterm results.

    • @peter5886
      @peter5886 2 роки тому +12

      It's been two months now and I've done these power shrugs every week eversince. I was able to increase the weight on each dumbbell by 2.5 kilos (5.5 pounds) and I can see a slight mass gain in my traps. I was also able to use the same additional amount of weights for my deadlifts. Of course I don't know if or to what extent the power shrugs contributed to this increment. I'll keep going.

    • @pragunahuja788
      @pragunahuja788 2 роки тому +4

      Thanks for sharing bro

  • @jedibrooks7235
    @jedibrooks7235 4 роки тому

    Respect for getting straight to the point. keep it simple and good luck with u channel

  • @Dirty_Dan205
    @Dirty_Dan205 4 роки тому +123

    Dammit my gym doesn’t have a trap bar

    • @pranav6686
      @pranav6686 4 роки тому +5

      Use cables..

    • @Sera_Reading
      @Sera_Reading 4 роки тому +1

      All you need to make one is square tubing, some shaft, and pipe + a welder.

    • @Sera_Reading
      @Sera_Reading 4 роки тому +5

      @@tdogable it is. Just get a buddy with a welder and get the material from a steel plant. Shouldn't cost you more than 100$

    • @Dirty_Dan205
      @Dirty_Dan205 4 роки тому +6

      Can’t I just use dumbbells?

    • @bcgnews8933
      @bcgnews8933 4 роки тому +3

      @@Dirty_Dan205 depends on you using dumbbell will also give same range of motion

  • @wwefroogy
    @wwefroogy 4 роки тому +8

    Just started doing trap bar deadlifts, thanks in part due to your video on them. Now I think I'm gonna add these trap bar shrugs

  • @srtmike2494
    @srtmike2494 4 роки тому +1

    Hey Alex your back has made great progress since my break from UA-cam!

  • @heavyt5702
    @heavyt5702 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks, Alex. Super helpful, as always.

  • @davetherave1230
    @davetherave1230 4 роки тому +1

    snatch grip barbell shrugs gave me really noticable results in a few months. They are excellent for upper traps. Train it Twice a week. One day around 5 reps and the other around 10 reps. Hold the weight for a second when you have shrugged it as high as you can.

  • @dragonesquire
    @dragonesquire 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks Alex, another great instructive video!

  • @OmarUnfiltered
    @OmarUnfiltered 4 роки тому +1

    you really are the king of youtube fitness

  • @leevancleef358
    @leevancleef358 4 роки тому +3

    I did these yesterday for the 1st time and my traps are sore as shit today. Good Stuff!

  • @ParvParashar
    @ParvParashar 7 місяців тому

    Completely fantastic video! Awesome work. 💪

  • @MahirParekh
    @MahirParekh 2 роки тому

    Great vid. Thanks 👍🏻

  • @GuillaumeLeValiant
    @GuillaumeLeValiant 4 роки тому +1

    Your last sentence says everything man, you're right!

  • @jiskaruhlmann9913
    @jiskaruhlmann9913 4 роки тому

    totally agree, its in the name ! awesome video again!

  • @spears1179
    @spears1179 4 роки тому +2

    I agree the day after doing power shrugs is ruthless.

  • @thugnyo
    @thugnyo 4 роки тому +1

    Dope video man.

  • @Oracol
    @Oracol 4 роки тому +3

    Love it. Ordering a trap bar ASAP. Also plan to do deadlifts with it instead of conventional.

  • @anhemes8680
    @anhemes8680 4 роки тому +5

    That's what I do when people ask why I'm always in my room and never out with friends.

  • @KrazyGames21
    @KrazyGames21 4 роки тому +1

    Needed this

  • @zyraw5846
    @zyraw5846 4 роки тому +4

    Great video man, gonna try doing these asap. I've neglected the trap bar for far too long (mostly due to my knee).
    Also, new thumbnail style? Looks good.

  • @siddhantjaiswal4231
    @siddhantjaiswal4231 Рік тому

    Ive been doing dumbell nd barbell shrugs fr the last couple of months and just tried trap bar shrugs yesterday..man the traps r just lit up!!. Gonna start my pull days now with heavy shrugs since im not able to do deadlifts due to a lower back issue.

  • @wildwildwest1286
    @wildwildwest1286 4 роки тому

    More great info Alex,and you looking jacked and yoked up dude!I'm still stuck on your Rack Pulls cycled in with different types of shrugs,but this looks good.I'm looking around for a Trap Bar,they are seriously expensive here where I live.

  • @rshak663
    @rshak663 4 роки тому

    Awesome exercise

  • @rileysalm3108
    @rileysalm3108 4 роки тому +20

    Just bought my first trap bar legit just unpackaged it right before I saw this video on my feed

  • @adaml1150
    @adaml1150 4 роки тому +43

    Hey Alpha Destiny, I've been watching your channel for about 8 months now. I think your soo underrated man, I think that you should be up there with athlean x's channel with subs. I'm a fan of your keeping doing your thing mate. I've got Crohns disease and have a weight loss thing that happens every few months and with your help I've been getting mad gains. Thanks again all the way from England.

    • @advantageofthedisadvantage7213
      @advantageofthedisadvantage7213 4 роки тому +1

      Pls read fiber menace book it will help you

    • @adaml1150
      @adaml1150 4 роки тому

      @@advantageofthedisadvantage7213 Thanks man I've checked it out and seems pretty lidget definitely going to look into it thanks bro.

  • @jaimejordan2013
    @jaimejordan2013 4 роки тому

    Bro your traps are a 10/10 that’s why I only take advice on trap hypertrophy from you G

  • @kyler980k
    @kyler980k 4 роки тому +2

    100% agree with this

  • @dailydoseofleftpill3458
    @dailydoseofleftpill3458 4 роки тому +2

    I completely agree

  • @3Runner95
    @3Runner95 4 роки тому +57

    Can't remember the last time I've done a shrug

    • @38Fanda
      @38Fanda 4 роки тому +36

      you must be really smart

    • @barbender313
      @barbender313 4 роки тому +7

      @@38Fanda underrated comnent

  • @jsamuel251
    @jsamuel251 4 роки тому +2

    Today is my first workout with the trap bar I just bought let's go!!!!💪🏻🇺🇸

  • @HarryOsirian
    @HarryOsirian 2 роки тому

    Perfect exercise for me.. Traps response is great

  • @fahedaltermathy3478
    @fahedaltermathy3478 4 роки тому

    Well definitely give it a shot after I’m done with cable shrugs

  • @Zeroleon
    @Zeroleon 4 роки тому +2

    I need to buy one of these bars, literally no gym in my town has it I checked every single one.

  • @oliverconroy6894
    @oliverconroy6894 2 роки тому

    I always hit my balls doing barbell shrugs and quite firmly connect with my tip the other day. Had to finish the set.

  • @TheNazar123
    @TheNazar123 4 роки тому

    Alex you should do a vid on weighted planks and how do effectively and make good progress on them.

  • @perseverance4289
    @perseverance4289 4 роки тому

    Interesting video. I will definitely try it out in my next neck and trap training and see the difference for me if they are comparable or better than power shrugs with a barbell.

  • @TheMolina297
    @TheMolina297 4 роки тому +1

    Literally did this early today. On my volume day.

  • @EstParum
    @EstParum 4 роки тому +1

    You have reinvented the high pull. With another bar. But its good to know trapbar works aswell.

  • @hayanradwan6100
    @hayanradwan6100 4 роки тому +13

    I just realized it's name a "Trap bar" for Traps, I always thought because your traped inside the thing, I feel stupid,

  • @booopwappp1323
    @booopwappp1323 4 роки тому

    Love your shit bro!

  • @elliot993
    @elliot993 4 роки тому +1

    These WRECK my traps. These work.

  • @chrisgomez984
    @chrisgomez984 2 роки тому +2

    I've been training my traps since I started lifting, but after doing 2 sets of this shit my traps were sore as hell the next day, absolutely crazy

  • @darkred4228
    @darkred4228 4 роки тому

    If someone notice this and comment sorry for repeating I but Scott style cheat and recover is heavy weight at the beginning with concentric cheat and slow negative not the other way around. As far the trap bar power shrugs goes yes they are super cool exercise for overloading and building the traps. However that machine that your gym has for shrugs is even better in my opinion. In one of your recent videos you've tried I and don't like it but when you do it standing and hold lower handles it super easy to do power and strict shrugs. What I like that loading the plates is so easy. Try holding the lower handles being on your feet and see how it feels.

  • @Novaverse
    @Novaverse 4 роки тому +11

    I love traps............wait

  • @GoGoober
    @GoGoober 4 роки тому

    Just in time for a workout

  • @soares5792
    @soares5792 4 роки тому +12

    Damn that back looks great

  • @dans1454
    @dans1454 3 роки тому

    Farmers Walks/Holds! Same concept but also trains core stability at the same time.. 2 for 1 deal. Also Zercher shrugs/holds.

  • @tswizzzzzzz3784
    @tswizzzzzzz3784 4 роки тому +3

    Trap bar is honestly good for so many things, not to mention it's safer as well :)

    • @Dr.WhetFarts
      @Dr.WhetFarts 2 роки тому

      Yeah thats why athletes prefer the Hex bar.

  • @flexygirevik
    @flexygirevik 3 роки тому +3

    do you usually keep the reps low with the power shrugs? or do you ever go for higher rep burnout sets?

  • @Kingarthurjohn
    @Kingarthurjohn 4 роки тому

    Have you ever tried the reeves deadlift for traps?

  • @kenabisan4731
    @kenabisan4731 4 роки тому

    I wish my gym had one of those.
    They dont even have a rack tower, but 3 benchpress benches..

  • @dimble3
    @dimble3 4 роки тому +1

    Yo Alex, absolutely LOVING your advice about traps (mine are absolutely bigger). I gotta ask though, you said that reverse barbell lunges are amazing for glutes. Should I be doing high weight low reps are low weight high reps?
    Thanks a million bro, you are awesome

  • @drottie
    @drottie 4 роки тому

    Rapid is the key boys and girls, nothing beats it. But go all way down get stretch then pump them out, perfect rep each time, same for calves.

  • @townistpartyofmorristown5336
    @townistpartyofmorristown5336 4 роки тому

    Heavy trap bar power shrugs WITH bands

  • @digletification
    @digletification 4 роки тому

    can you do a power shrug with resistance bands?

  • @NickPlaysPC
    @NickPlaysPC 4 роки тому

    Great video as ever. Sorry if you mentioned this in the vid but what rep range would you do on these

  • @jamminontheway1222
    @jamminontheway1222 4 роки тому

    This is the only way I really feel shrugs working.

  • @JeromeONeill
    @JeromeONeill 2 роки тому

    If you hate your thumbs you could use hook grip on a straight bar.

  • @OmarUnfiltered
    @OmarUnfiltered 4 роки тому

    which of the 2 variations do you record? pausing after each shrug or rapid?

  • @EmreY25
    @EmreY25 4 роки тому

    should one try to keep their shoulders retracted when doing these? Cause even if it's neutral grip, it can still protract with heavy weights.

  • @Magicman786R10
    @Magicman786R10 4 роки тому +18

    My favorite style is zercher shrug because it doesn't impact my rowing and deadlift recovery.

    • @dans1454
      @dans1454 3 роки тому +4

      Severely underrated/unknown exercise. Zercher anything is the best way to build upper back/traps

    • @jonathancontreras633
      @jonathancontreras633 3 роки тому +2

      Dan S i just did zercher squats for the first time ever yesterday and my upper back and traps and legs are completely fried

    • @Magicman786R10
      @Magicman786R10 3 роки тому +2

      Jonathan Contreras welcome to the zercher squad! Try zercher box squat as well. Amazing exercise

    • @daddyguy29
      @daddyguy29 3 роки тому

      @@dans1454 I liked zercher deadlifts from the floor for a little while but I eventually just didn’t end up liking it because of the stress of heavy weight on the crooks of my elbows.

  • @DavidByrne85
    @DavidByrne85 4 роки тому

    What type of weight should we expect to build up to, relative to 1rm trap deadlift?

  • @xTruncz
    @xTruncz 2 роки тому +1

    Alex you are so awesome lol

  • @umyt22
    @umyt22 4 роки тому +2

    bcs of you i got traps af thanks brother ❤️

  • @akhil1753
    @akhil1753 2 роки тому

    Benefits of high pulls without the technical side

  • @joseloaguirree
    @joseloaguirree 4 роки тому +1

    How many reps and sets do you recommend Alpha ?

  • @RazorEdgeBullie
    @RazorEdgeBullie 4 роки тому

    If I don't have a trap bar in my gym can I do the same thing on that seated trap machine standing up?

  • @johnrocco5102
    @johnrocco5102 Рік тому

    Hi Alex what would be a good set n rep range for this power style...! Cheers 👍

  • @jamesm8337
    @jamesm8337 4 роки тому

    Do you suggest just starting w one plate?? Or go up as needed?

  • @Dems4TheDevil
    @Dems4TheDevil 4 роки тому

    Alex can you give advice to those who can’t deadlift that much how to get it off the floor?

  • @rookendgame
    @rookendgame 4 роки тому +1

    isn't it harder to control the eccentric with the bounce?

  • @allsuave2689
    @allsuave2689 4 роки тому

    I wish they had this at my gym 😩

  • @MuzzaMiki
    @MuzzaMiki 4 роки тому +1

    Looking bear mode with that shirt 👌🏻

  • @aes8728
    @aes8728 4 роки тому

    What if my commercial gym doesn't have ANY trap bar and I have to chose between Olympic bar and a strange machine that mimic a trap bar for RDL ?

  • @a.rampersad9732
    @a.rampersad9732 4 роки тому

    Nice video. But on a high frequentie program. You will get so much fatigue that it will be counterproductive. Specially when you squatting en deadliftiing of some form

  • @clayh9973
    @clayh9973 4 роки тому

    Yo Alex, could flys have some carryover to the bench press? Especially when the arms are kinda bent?
    Because I notice that it starts looking like a bench press at that point.

  • @ralphwarom2514
    @ralphwarom2514 4 роки тому

    To be honest, I still have some misgivings about loading the traps. I guess it is just fear of injury. Which exercises hit the traps without loading them by themselves? Or perhaps loading them in such a way as the force isn't transferred through the neck. Or am I just being wishful?
    I think I read somewhere about bad shrugs leading to neck injury.

  • @gt_-bo6gs
    @gt_-bo6gs 4 роки тому +1

    Power shrugs are badass af.. Never really could do more than 4plates bc it would fuck up my lower back..until I realised that its really key to keep the bar as close to your body as possible.. now I understand why some guys complain about the bar hitting their balls lol..so no leaning forward.. the swing portion comes from the legs, with a straight back.. now after this technique fix Im at 6,5plates/280kg for 8-10reps.. do your power shrugs, they will build your traps like no other

    • @gt_-bo6gs
      @gt_-bo6gs 4 роки тому

      And snatch grip high pulls are great too.. atm they give me even more soreness in my traps than shrugs.. with less than half the weight

  • @shadowalker8068
    @shadowalker8068 4 роки тому

    I only have dumbells bro so farmers and power shrugs . I can't do back would be awesome

  • @anonymousgentleman1124
    @anonymousgentleman1124 4 роки тому +3

    Hey Alex this is my question for your next q and a video
    Does masturbation or sex affect muscle growth? Is it safe if we do it 3 to 4 times in a day.

  • @advantageofthedisadvantage7213
    @advantageofthedisadvantage7213 4 роки тому

    GET THE STRAP

  • @bios546
    @bios546 2 роки тому

    Hey destined alpha
    Lemmie know how handstand shrugs, weighted handstand shrugs and one arm handstand shrugs help in the case of upper trap dev.
    Peace
    Nice video btw, just wanted to know how the cali substitutes perform aga8nst weights.
    Peace again.

  • @earthpisces2009
    @earthpisces2009 3 роки тому

    How many sets and reps should I do and how many times a week?Thanks in advance!

  • @Knoxkuma13
    @Knoxkuma13 3 роки тому

    For someone who can only buy one, which is better? Barbell or trap bar for deadlifts, I’d like to build traps and mass, legs aren’t as big of a concern for me, which bar should I get?

  • @LH74
    @LH74 2 роки тому

    I wish my gym had a trap bar... 😤😤😤

  • @Aleks479
    @Aleks479 4 роки тому

    How do one unracks the weight if he cannot deadlift it