If you are looking to add some “muscular meat” to your traps and upper back, give this unique pyramid set shrug workout a try!<\/p>\n
When it comes to building up the upper back you can’t beat Barbell Shrugs<\/strong>. They are one of my all time favorite mass building moves for the trapezius muscles, but they also work the arms, grip, etc. So I consider them one of those “Must Do”<\/em> exercises for overall muscular development.<\/p>\n One of the best ways to maximize the effectiveness of barbell shrugs is to do them in a Pyramid Sets<\/strong> fashion, start off light for high reps, then each set work your way up in weight while reducing the number of reps. <\/p>\n Now that’s nothing new, in fact most people will do pyramid style sets in their workouts where they start off light and work up in weight with each set. However, doing a Full Pyramid<\/u> of going up and then coming back down in weight is not so common, but it’s a very effective way to stimulate maximum muscle growth. In this workout I’m using it for shrugs, but you can apply it to any exercise \/ muscle group that you are trying to improve.<\/p>\n For example, in the video clip below I go through a complete workout using: After you perform the full pyramid set workout like this your traps will be on fire and you’ll stimulate some new muscle growth in your shoulders and upper back.<\/p>\n Just watch the video clip below to see this actual workout…<\/em><\/p>\n \n
\nSet 1: 135 pounds for 25 reps
\nSet 2: 225 pounds for 15 reps
\nSet 3: 315 pounds for 10 reps
\nSet 4: 405 pounds for 10 reps
\nSet 5: 315 pounds for 10 reps
\nSet 6 225 pounds for 15 reps
\nSet 7: 135 pounds for 25 reps<\/p>\n
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