So you Want Traps? - My Top 5 Exercises For Building Them

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Brian Alsruhe

Brian Alsruhe

Күн бұрын

People ask me fairly regularly how to build their Traps. My normal answer is "Strongman Movements". But in this video I actually break down and explain my top 5 Exercises that will help you add mass and thickness to your upper back. I hope this will point some of you in the right direction!
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@fitnessforteens1830
@fitnessforteens1830 7 жыл бұрын
Hey guys here are the timestamps. 1. Farmer's Walk 1:29 2. Rack Pulls 3:28 3. Front Loaded Carry 4:35 4. Shrug Variations 6:57 5. Incline Y Raises 9:00 Give me some likes or just do whatever you want.
@BrianAlsruheOfficial
@BrianAlsruheOfficial 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing that man!
@Kinobambino
@Kinobambino 6 жыл бұрын
FITNESSFORTEENS 😐I'm gonna give you this love
@stevenhewes1990
@stevenhewes1990 6 жыл бұрын
High snatch pulls. Power cleans. Snatch grip deadlifts. Farmers carries. Bear hug carries.
@pearcebernstone9659
@pearcebernstone9659 4 жыл бұрын
Beast
@juancruz8428
@juancruz8428 4 жыл бұрын
ur a good human being 🤟🏼
@MikefromTexas1
@MikefromTexas1 7 жыл бұрын
"Higher weight than you want to, for higher reps then you want to." Words to live by. 😉
@BrianAlsruheOfficial
@BrianAlsruheOfficial 7 жыл бұрын
Absoutely!
@A7aBRo
@A7aBRo 7 жыл бұрын
Brian Alsruhe I think that one Flew by most people's head . it's the secret to good training. increase reps or increase weight or both !
@duncanrobertson9324
@duncanrobertson9324 7 жыл бұрын
Brian Alsruhe those are the words I tell myself when I think "how do I gain weight?" In your wise words "eat more than you want to often and you'll grow." That's my new philosophy. Do more than I want to more often and you'll see results. Within reason. Not like- "drink more beer than you want more often than you want." Haha
@toddhenricksen3313
@toddhenricksen3313 7 жыл бұрын
that should be a t shirt
@ch33zybreadtrellie4
@ch33zybreadtrellie4 4 жыл бұрын
But u still have to be able to lift the weights ur able to get at least 15-17 reps with. That’s like benching 400 pounds once. Makes no sense compared to benching 260 10 times. U have to be able to get reps. The weight doesn’t matter much if u can’t pump anything out after fatigue
@altuber99_athlete
@altuber99_athlete 6 жыл бұрын
#1: *Farmer's carry/walk* a. Very very heavy for short distances. b. Moderate weight at moderate distances. c. Super light for a walk (400/800/600 meters). #2: *Rack pulls and its variations* , from mid-shin and upwards (deadlifts are good but rack pulls great). Pause at the top/lock-out. High reps. Heavier than you want to. Variations: farmer' walk implements, car deadlift, block pulls. #3: *Front loaded carry/walk* Keg carry, bearhug sandbag carry, Husafell stone, Atlas stone; even bearhug plate carry. Anything that you carry in front of you using a bearhug style. Walk extremely long distances at a heavy weight. #4: *Shrugs and its variations* Brian doesn't do shrugs. Pause at top. Don't jerk the weight. Variations: BB behind the back, BB in front, BB overhead shrug #5: *Incline bench prone Y plate raise* Pause at top Supersetted with Face pulls Use the first three regularly.
@MonkeyDBoomE
@MonkeyDBoomE 5 жыл бұрын
MVP
@stevewildeagle965
@stevewildeagle965 5 жыл бұрын
Great info thanks.
@stevenhewes1990
@stevenhewes1990 5 жыл бұрын
Add Olympic Weightlifting variations at the top. Snatch grip high pulls BLEW up my traps.
@aushairymanman8271
@aushairymanman8271 5 жыл бұрын
@@stevenhewes1990 clean hi pulls,
@williambilinski
@williambilinski 4 жыл бұрын
Not the hero we deserve, but the one we need
@user-wc1em7pc2p
@user-wc1em7pc2p 7 жыл бұрын
I tried building traps with all of your methods and still haven't caught the raccoon digging in my garbage. Help.
@BrianAlsruheOfficial
@BrianAlsruheOfficial 7 жыл бұрын
Go heavier
@kavinpatel2748
@kavinpatel2748 7 жыл бұрын
Romeo Popaz water and pickles
@kavinpatel2748
@kavinpatel2748 7 жыл бұрын
Romeo Popaz yeah dude. Sounds like you have two possible problems: lack of potassium and dehydration or simply very weak hamstrings and you might need to drop the weight and focus on isolating the hammys.
@kavinpatel2748
@kavinpatel2748 7 жыл бұрын
Romeo Popaz yes, cramps are an enigma. BUT, we can for sure say that it lack of potassium (bananas, pickles,etc) and dehydration can increase their frequency. Also watch your caffeine intake prior to working out.
@Kinobambino
@Kinobambino 6 жыл бұрын
Fred Horner 😂😂😂
@iiNeedSkins
@iiNeedSkins 7 жыл бұрын
Those aren't traps, they are national landmarks.
@BrianAlsruheOfficial
@BrianAlsruheOfficial 7 жыл бұрын
Hahah thanks man!
@andyb7213
@andyb7213 4 жыл бұрын
@@BrianAlsruheOfficial careful landmarks are being attacked right now by that one Lives group.
@simon.houseaccount4807
@simon.houseaccount4807 3 жыл бұрын
I was about say same thing #epic traps
@razif6916
@razif6916 2 жыл бұрын
Lmao
@johnwig285
@johnwig285 Жыл бұрын
@@andyb7213 ah found the woke edgy kid
@gus5424
@gus5424 7 жыл бұрын
Brian doesn't look like John Cena....John Cena looks like Brian! Get it together people...
@BrianAlsruheOfficial
@BrianAlsruheOfficial 7 жыл бұрын
Hahaha yes!
@shroudedunity
@shroudedunity 7 жыл бұрын
Gus Bus I hear that John Cena has a poster of Brian on his wall
@gus5424
@gus5424 7 жыл бұрын
shroudedunity hahaha John Cena also thinks how lucky he is to look like Brian
@jayfraser4785
@jayfraser4785 7 жыл бұрын
I hear Chuck Norris has a picture of Brian on his wall!
@gus5424
@gus5424 7 жыл бұрын
Jay Fraser Chuck Norris once tried to round house kick Brian, which ended with Chuck Norris in the E.R with a broken leg. This is why he has a poster of Brian, to remind himself to never mess with Brian again.
@page3752
@page3752 7 жыл бұрын
Strength & Performance come first, looking like you lift comes second. Good content, keep it up Brian.
@BrianAlsruheOfficial
@BrianAlsruheOfficial 7 жыл бұрын
Completely agree, and thank you!
@JordanWallac3
@JordanWallac3 7 жыл бұрын
Looking like you lift is important because it means you have good hypertrophy. Hypertrophy is important for strength.
@erikbentley9005
@erikbentley9005 7 жыл бұрын
Page375 honestly though if you are anywhere near as strong and athletic and badass as Brian, you will look like all those things.
@MBHerbig
@MBHerbig 7 жыл бұрын
if you lift and you do it with good technique and intensity there is no way around looking like you lift ( unless you are sick or your diet is shit)
@famousace4652
@famousace4652 7 жыл бұрын
cause seriously, who doesn't have a car lifting apparatus??
@bcubed72
@bcubed72 6 жыл бұрын
I got a hydraulic jack, but it does squat for building my traps...good for changing tires tho.
@maxdecphoenix
@maxdecphoenix 5 жыл бұрын
don't foget about 5gallon buckets. $2 at any store that sells paint or lumber, got handles for carrying and a smooth body for front loaded-carries. fill em with anything from water, to dirt, to rocks, wet rocks, children, concrete.
@confidential5743
@confidential5743 4 жыл бұрын
Don’t know if anyone caught what you said towards the end but great idea
@burger00
@burger00 4 жыл бұрын
maxdecphoenix this man is genius
@silasdoku8654
@silasdoku8654 4 жыл бұрын
maxdecphoenix thx...hollup wut.
@jonathan069
@jonathan069 2 жыл бұрын
children???
@maxdecphoenix
@maxdecphoenix 2 жыл бұрын
@@jonathan069 i didn't stutter.
@TheSaxon1321
@TheSaxon1321 5 жыл бұрын
or... just always carry all the groceries at once
@gracefool
@gracefool 4 жыл бұрын
All the way from the supermarket on foot.
@darkclownKellen
@darkclownKellen 5 ай бұрын
I got to the grocery store just to work out. Grab a big sack of rice and wander around till I cant carry it anymore. Place it down and head back home.
@nolanclay8121
@nolanclay8121 5 жыл бұрын
hey man I just stumbled across your Channel tonight and I am freaking glued to it. you are showing me a hell of a lot of things that I never knew about and also things I can do while I'm at work. I also really like how you are promoting the importance of compound movements and using your whole body in the exercise rather than isolating because that's exactly how I love weight training, through compound movements. I also do a lot of physical labor on the farm and it work and everything you were showing me is truly fascinating me. Thank you bro for your videos and I'm definitely going to keep watching
@MortgageMenschSTL
@MortgageMenschSTL 7 жыл бұрын
I wanted to thank you for this video. After my typical upper back workout, I did a farmers carry with 45lb plates for a couple laps around the gym. The burn was amazing!
@XXLRebel
@XXLRebel 4 жыл бұрын
I always warm up with a stone throw. From there i do a window jump to get my explosiveness up. I then bear hug a big HD-tv and carry it all the way home. Sometimes i even get in some sprints while doing it!
@bjornmagnusson6934
@bjornmagnusson6934 4 жыл бұрын
Haha, then you do 5-10 for grand theft and get to truly build some huge traps!
@rustyshackleford735
@rustyshackleford735 4 жыл бұрын
💯
@Dwilson1282
@Dwilson1282 5 жыл бұрын
I just added those “Y making things” to my workout, right after some rack pulls, and man you we’re right
@tarekmedhat256
@tarekmedhat256 6 жыл бұрын
It's never boring to watch your videos till the end. Also I'm more and more convinced to drop isolation movements. so, Many thanks for your vids and the ton of info. Best channel by far!
@red21fit
@red21fit 6 жыл бұрын
1st video of yours I've watched, excellent info! I'll be watching regularly. Thank you!
@fermignano89
@fermignano89 7 жыл бұрын
Brian, i start follow you! i m new on ''lifting'', i really enjoy your videos, thx for tips and sharing! (sry for my english)
@mikerefrigeration5736
@mikerefrigeration5736 6 жыл бұрын
T bar row with the wide attachment is by far the best trap exercise ive experienced
@theotriadafillos580
@theotriadafillos580 7 жыл бұрын
im so happy i found your channel through Omar. You definitely deserve more subs man. Real and true content. No bullshit here
@marckolson
@marckolson 4 жыл бұрын
Just came across your channel, and was browsing your video's and really like this one. I currently don't have farmers handles, but tried grabbing some plates and holding them to my chest and walked up and down the hill in front of my house. Definitely fried my traps AND grip. Going to be implementing the rack pulls into my back day too!
@n8thwonder
@n8thwonder 5 жыл бұрын
I incorporated some of these into my workout after watching this video and my traps were burning the next day. Thank you!
@tstreino
@tstreino 7 жыл бұрын
"so you want shoulders?" next!
@BrianAlsruheOfficial
@BrianAlsruheOfficial 7 жыл бұрын
Hahaha if people want a series like this then I will make more.
@JHernandez1224
@JHernandez1224 7 жыл бұрын
Brian Alsruhe a series like this would be awesome, would definitely watch
@tstreino
@tstreino 7 жыл бұрын
+Brian Alsruhe dont need to do every single muscle but strongman most important muscles for example idk, anything coming from you is pure gold
@BrianAlsruheOfficial
@BrianAlsruheOfficial 7 жыл бұрын
There is a lot of truth in this statement.
@anonymousinternetcowardmcq4967
@anonymousinternetcowardmcq4967 7 жыл бұрын
Tommy Hampton i know this goes against conventional wisdom but i get the most comments on my delts when im doing heavy presses behind the neck, i dont do them all the time only to switch things up now and then
@ia9562
@ia9562 6 жыл бұрын
Love your channel I can really see the effort and the heart you put into it!
@GameAlot1231
@GameAlot1231 7 жыл бұрын
Love your channel man! It's inspiration and helpful tips topped with an amazing attitude. Your channel deserves way more subscribers!
@BrianAlsruheOfficial
@BrianAlsruheOfficial 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, hopefully they come in time!
@mwlodar12
@mwlodar12 7 жыл бұрын
Ya when I first started doing farmers carries for 30-45 second sets (as heavy as my grip would allow) my upper back was destroyed after every workout. Another exercise that has a similar effect for me is Romanian/stiff-leg deadlifts with extra emphasis on keeping your shoulder blades retracted back THE WHOLE TIME. This also has the added benefit of destroying the rest of your posterior chain.
@joshjohnston7388
@joshjohnston7388 7 жыл бұрын
If I don't crank back on my scapula during RDLs, my lower back gets trashed. Seems like that might be important for staying tight. Good tip.
@BrianAlsruheOfficial
@BrianAlsruheOfficial 7 жыл бұрын
Yea man, those are great! Thanks for putting this out there!
@a_fuckin_spacemarine7514
@a_fuckin_spacemarine7514 7 жыл бұрын
A wise manlett once told me the best way to build traps is, and I quote " heavy ass rack pulls above the knee with a five second pause" He was right. Praise lord Alex, God of alphaness!
@BrianAlsruheOfficial
@BrianAlsruheOfficial 7 жыл бұрын
I would agree man
@Beeftitan
@Beeftitan 7 жыл бұрын
4 weeks ago i did 585 for 4 reps for one measly set. Yesterday i did 585 for 2 sets of 10. Unfortunately i cant fit more than 585 on the bar
@matcoddy6097
@matcoddy6097 7 жыл бұрын
I remember people used to always say above the knee rack pulls was a suboptimal exercise, but I always preferred it to below the knee rack pulls
@shakoustorm8525
@shakoustorm8525 7 жыл бұрын
Get over that Wall is that sting lifts 5x5? it's a solid foundation program. I also added rack pulls to it as I feel deads once a week was too low. you definitely feel like you've been working hard..
@djtim06
@djtim06 7 жыл бұрын
I do stronglifts 5x5 as well, but I just upped the deads to 3x5
@vernedudeman
@vernedudeman 6 жыл бұрын
AWESOME video man, thanks for sharing the knowledge.
@thepowerliftingprofessor
@thepowerliftingprofessor 7 жыл бұрын
I love how u put in options that people would never normally think of, awesome stuff man!
@BrianAlsruheOfficial
@BrianAlsruheOfficial 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much man, I am trying to give people things they can do and maybe some stuff they have never tried.
@iandavies7991
@iandavies7991 3 жыл бұрын
The only type of shrugs that have ever worked for me are really heavy power shrugs. Take a barbell with something that's a decent deadlift weight for you, with straps because you're not going to hold on to it otherwise, and do ugly power shrugs. There won't be a pause, it's too heavy for that but it absolutely fries your traps!
@mercantile1803
@mercantile1803 5 жыл бұрын
"If you can't find something heavy at your gym you probably need to find a better gym" lol
@maxgray5875
@maxgray5875 7 жыл бұрын
I love your channel man. Good work. Mentor to many. Thanks for your work
@proyectofitnessbyisidrogon5919
@proyectofitnessbyisidrogon5919 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro! always enjoy your videos..keep them coming!
@BrianAlsruheOfficial
@BrianAlsruheOfficial 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching them man!
@christopherg6134
@christopherg6134 7 жыл бұрын
I used to think bodybuilding was life. until I came across this channel. and realise how silly bodybuilding is. and performance is much better then bodybuilding.
@BrianAlsruheOfficial
@BrianAlsruheOfficial 7 жыл бұрын
I feel that way man, but completely respect what people want to do. I just like it when people push human performance, wether that be in Strength, musculature, marathon running or ballet dancing. Seeing people push limits makes me smile.
@yaddi3434
@yaddi3434 7 жыл бұрын
Christopher Gonzales I agree 100% and switched over to strength and performance myself. Mad gains.
@BrianAlsruheOfficial
@BrianAlsruheOfficial 7 жыл бұрын
Absolutely agree Matt!
@sayitoutloudchp
@sayitoutloudchp 7 жыл бұрын
Christopher Gonzales must they be mutually exclusive??
@pyshpoak
@pyshpoak 6 жыл бұрын
They are completelly diferent animals.BB was a beautiful sport,before insulin,synthol and other garbage made the competitors look like pregnant freaks.That beign said,i think you are right,for most of us functional training is the way to go.
@Drogula1
@Drogula1 7 жыл бұрын
you remind me of the old elliot hulse, in a good way of course
@ShyBoy6ty9
@ShyBoy6ty9 7 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing. Stumbled across one of his vids yesterday, found out he was into Strongman, listened to some of his advice, and instantly thought of Elliott.
@kylejudkins754
@kylejudkins754 6 жыл бұрын
idk Elliot is pretty sold out these days... but he still did fitness well. and he's strong as hell too
@thegreyoneedwards6296
@thegreyoneedwards6296 5 жыл бұрын
Sounds a lot like Elliot too- same voice inflections & word delivery.
@yuriboyka6943
@yuriboyka6943 5 жыл бұрын
Lmao was jus thinking that
@isthi000ify
@isthi000ify 5 жыл бұрын
Good old days, Ells.....weird now.
@5050meatloaf
@5050meatloaf 5 жыл бұрын
I totally love your videos! I believe the rack pulls have helped me with traps and strength. I also found my traps (mid and upper) grow from bent over rows. Thank you for your videos!! Awesome ! I really learned a lot!
@mike8649
@mike8649 7 жыл бұрын
did heavy rack pulls Friday and could move all weekend. awesome! can't wait to do them again this week.
@jimmcintyre4390
@jimmcintyre4390 5 жыл бұрын
I love dropping the weight after farmers walk and having my arms start raising on their own.
@stelliumeleven2889
@stelliumeleven2889 7 жыл бұрын
notification squad wasssuuuup
@BrianAlsruheOfficial
@BrianAlsruheOfficial 7 жыл бұрын
Hahah
@jameshouck440
@jameshouck440 7 жыл бұрын
Brian Alsruhe Brian the strongman turtle back shell 🐢💪👍
@BrianAlsruheOfficial
@BrianAlsruheOfficial 7 жыл бұрын
Hahaha thanks man!
@dyoungnottm
@dyoungnottm 7 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Brian. I really liked that you explained why the carries are so good at building the traps and upper back. Your level of knowledge and attention to detail is really above and beyond.
@BrianAlsruheOfficial
@BrianAlsruheOfficial 7 жыл бұрын
That is awesome David, thank you!
@washingtonstatemyworldmyfi1883
@washingtonstatemyworldmyfi1883 5 жыл бұрын
The first three are the best way to build the traps , especially when I remember caring a big ass old school tv down the street my traps where on fire . Great video👍
@thechairman74
@thechairman74 7 жыл бұрын
However, bottom line is that to build traps, you need heavy weight that will stretch the traps for a relatively long period of time. All of his recommended movements do that. Reason for the importance of the stretch is that even you are not actively contracting the muscle through a range of motion, the muscle is still firing like crazy to hold the weight. You're doing many little micro contractions. But because the traps are very strong muscles, you need heavy ass weight.
@BrianAlsruheOfficial
@BrianAlsruheOfficial 7 жыл бұрын
I completely agree!
@thegreatestmantoeverwlkthe4819
@thegreatestmantoeverwlkthe4819 5 жыл бұрын
Wrong!
@Horus-Lupercal
@Horus-Lupercal 2 жыл бұрын
@@thegreatestmantoeverwlkthe4819 Elaborate please?
@ultimategodking
@ultimategodking 7 жыл бұрын
this video was just flying weights. where is Brian I can't see you lol
@BrianAlsruheOfficial
@BrianAlsruheOfficial 7 жыл бұрын
Hahaha it's a keg with legs!
@ikejones7648
@ikejones7648 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips man No matter what you learn something new everday
@Behzaad786
@Behzaad786 7 жыл бұрын
Great info and sense of humour. Subscribed.
@maccon1
@maccon1 5 жыл бұрын
Jeff would be disappointed with your Face Pull technique.
@stevenguymon2392
@stevenguymon2392 7 жыл бұрын
Nube question here... how do you determine your 1 rep max with the farmers walk? Do you carry as much as you can over 10 yards? 20?
@BrianAlsruheOfficial
@BrianAlsruheOfficial 7 жыл бұрын
Most contests have people carry as heavy as possible for somewhere between 30 and 50 feet without dropping it. That is how most people determine their 1RM.
@stevenguymon2392
@stevenguymon2392 7 жыл бұрын
Cool thanks man!
@BrianAlsruheOfficial
@BrianAlsruheOfficial 7 жыл бұрын
Sure thing!
@anthonyn2730
@anthonyn2730 6 жыл бұрын
some days i get pretty bad arthritis in my wrists, especially on pull related lifts. Would you advise against using straps or for example versa grips during the farmers walks? I would assume my 1RM would be higher since grip isnt a limiting factor. Am i at risk for injuring myself or am i just bi-passing a weakness that i should address(wrist weakness)?
@RTRully
@RTRully 7 жыл бұрын
Very informative video, Brian! Keep up with the good work, dude!
@BrianAlsruheOfficial
@BrianAlsruheOfficial 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching it!
@anonymousinternetcowardmcq4967
@anonymousinternetcowardmcq4967 7 жыл бұрын
great video as usual big guy, at least a few times a week i get asked about or a comment about my traps and all i do i 4 heavy sets when i train shoulders and either heavy rack pulls and/or barbell rows, that being said great advice from the coolest guy on youtube
@aaeonkarma3717
@aaeonkarma3717 5 жыл бұрын
The next time I buy a used car I will check to see if some muscle dude was picking it up and dropping it frequently.
@felixstreer1403
@felixstreer1403 7 жыл бұрын
Get Silent Mike to visit your gym Brian!!
@BrianAlsruheOfficial
@BrianAlsruheOfficial 7 жыл бұрын
Hahaha sure, wanna buy his plane ticket?
@felixstreer1403
@felixstreer1403 7 жыл бұрын
Brian Alsruhe if you buy mine :D! but on another note pretty sure he mentioned on his channel he's visiting different gyms in the states.
@BrianAlsruheOfficial
@BrianAlsruheOfficial 7 жыл бұрын
Yea man, I have no idea where he is planning to go. But I will hit him up and see if he will be in Maryland
@summerbreeze5459
@summerbreeze5459 4 жыл бұрын
It’s great you instruct with a bit of humour. Makes it more relatable, awesome! Excuse me... going to work on my traps now
@monsantofungaro5704
@monsantofungaro5704 7 жыл бұрын
Love the videos Brian! Looks like your subscriber numbers are going up as well!
@BrianAlsruheOfficial
@BrianAlsruheOfficial 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, and slowly but surely!
@segason6
@segason6 7 жыл бұрын
If you were an animal, would you be a T-rex with cobra traps!?!?
@BrianAlsruheOfficial
@BrianAlsruheOfficial 7 жыл бұрын
i was thinking more like honey badger.
@Grayxyz
@Grayxyz 7 жыл бұрын
"Honey badger don't give a shit!"
@AB-dr8wq
@AB-dr8wq 7 жыл бұрын
'Rack pulls above the knee' - AlphaDestiny
@BrianAlsruheOfficial
@BrianAlsruheOfficial 7 жыл бұрын
And I would agree.
@rolandomadriz6454
@rolandomadriz6454 4 жыл бұрын
Terrific contribution. Thank you !
@YOUSOCIOLL-OY
@YOUSOCIOLL-OY 4 жыл бұрын
Nice vid. Mos def will give some of these a try.
@ChaosPotatos
@ChaosPotatos 7 жыл бұрын
Has anyone told you that your traps are huge?
@BrianAlsruheOfficial
@BrianAlsruheOfficial 7 жыл бұрын
Hahaha depends on who I am standing next to.
@benjaminx7822
@benjaminx7822 7 жыл бұрын
Farmers carry are the shit
@BrianAlsruheOfficial
@BrianAlsruheOfficial 7 жыл бұрын
I agree man!
@joshjohnston7388
@joshjohnston7388 7 жыл бұрын
Yep. Small as I am, my traps are popping from all the carries. It's pretty cool! A question, or perhaps a video topic some day: I just started your linear progression program (it's awesome!). I wanted to start months ago, but 531 was paying off and it's stupid to quit a program that's working. So once I topped out, rather than refiguring and restarting, I went to your linear progression because it's a little more of what I enjoy in a session. Now 531 will run you into your true 1rm eventually. On this, I need to deload and test in 3 months. What's your opinion on the best way to run a testing day/week? Everyone has a method, but your methods have always proven to be solid, practical, and productive. I'd be interested in hearing how you run a max-test day.
@BrianAlsruheOfficial
@BrianAlsruheOfficial 7 жыл бұрын
That is a great idea for a video man!
@joshjohnston7388
@joshjohnston7388 7 жыл бұрын
Brian Alsruhe I look forward to watching anything you put out! your input has always been productive, and your methods get results!
@BrianAlsruheOfficial
@BrianAlsruheOfficial 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much man!
@spiritual_hypertrophy
@spiritual_hypertrophy 6 жыл бұрын
Love your channel, dude !
@zl2848
@zl2848 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Going to try these today.
@talder123
@talder123 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips John Cena!
@napaindian62
@napaindian62 7 жыл бұрын
talder123 oh shit I thought that was Chris Pratt
@BrianAlsruheOfficial
@BrianAlsruheOfficial 7 жыл бұрын
Hahah i get both!
@YonatanReich
@YonatanReich 7 жыл бұрын
Ken Arntz oh shit he does look like chris pratt
@BrianAlsruheOfficial
@BrianAlsruheOfficial 7 жыл бұрын
Hahah yea I get that sometimes.
@leonestello8519
@leonestello8519 5 жыл бұрын
@@BrianAlsruheOfficial Chris Pratt wishes he looked like you
@Sirflatch
@Sirflatch 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bro, Awesome Video !!!!
@rustyshackleford735
@rustyshackleford735 4 жыл бұрын
Great list. Power cleans are one of the lifts that fries my traps the most as well.
@jaspervandervliet6346
@jaspervandervliet6346 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brian, although this is not the kind of videos you like to make. This is one of the most motivational posts for me, even after watching it about 50 times since you posted it... Thanks man, even at 41 years it still inspiring and wants me to be 20 again lol
@BLOEDVLEK
@BLOEDVLEK 7 жыл бұрын
Great video. You have a lot of really useful information. You deserve more subs!
@BrianAlsruheOfficial
@BrianAlsruheOfficial 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, hopefully they will come in time!
@nathanlambert1705
@nathanlambert1705 7 жыл бұрын
This is gonna sound weird but, I really appreciate the way you articulate your advice. you sound intelligent without coming off like a know it all. way to represent for the smart lifters.
@primofxdls4065
@primofxdls4065 4 жыл бұрын
Wow some really good advise on here. I am going to hit the like and subscribe button!
@daveyponderosa9549
@daveyponderosa9549 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Brian, Fairly new SUB, I joined up after your DIP PAIN post. That 280 lbs around your hips still hurts me. 🤣 Thanks for your insight and knowledge, I greatly appreciate your videos. I’m already seeing my lifts get heavier. Not HEAVY, but it’s a relative thing. All the best Sir! Cheers
@ruskudin
@ruskudin 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Omar Isuf for featuring u! U have great channel
@flying0graysons
@flying0graysons 7 жыл бұрын
Another great vid! Thanks Brian!
@BrianAlsruheOfficial
@BrianAlsruheOfficial 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@cedric5323
@cedric5323 3 жыл бұрын
YOU SAID IT! Compound movements are the best. Pull-ups did wonders for my back, shoulders and traps!
@n34z3r
@n34z3r 6 жыл бұрын
Dude, just 1 min into your vid I had to subscribe. Functional/compound movement !!
@Caalifrna
@Caalifrna 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing video !
@The513Warning
@The513Warning 7 жыл бұрын
Yeah, shrugs stopped working for me years ago lol. Thanks for the tips. I also bought some captain crush grippers and an ab wheel because of you. I'm still on a cut, but super close to my weight goal before I go back to bulk. True inspiration, Brian.
@BrianAlsruheOfficial
@BrianAlsruheOfficial 7 жыл бұрын
That is awesome man, amazing job!
@The513Warning
@The513Warning 7 жыл бұрын
Brian Alsruhe I've been hitting up that mobility too. My hips feel so fluid now. Also, you're catching some steam, Brian. I saw your name being thrown around in the comment section on an Omar Isuf video recently. They said nothing but good things, obviously. They're putting respek on your name.
@EndlessCycleOfPride
@EndlessCycleOfPride 7 жыл бұрын
Great channel!
@msastro6577
@msastro6577 7 жыл бұрын
"Behind the back" shrugs ARE what the Smith Machine was really made for. Love your vids, and this is the first time I've actually commented on ANY KZbin video in a few years. Thought I'd get your opinion on the trap bar for variety as far as pulls, farmers walk, etc if "heavy things" aren't available. Great work brother. And btw, I'd say a cross between Cena and Chris Pratt. 😂😂😂
@dzadzadza1
@dzadzadza1 7 жыл бұрын
great video, farmers walks are awesome, started using them 3 months ago and difference is unreal.
@BrianAlsruheOfficial
@BrianAlsruheOfficial 7 жыл бұрын
That is awesome man! Thanks!
@ppleguas
@ppleguas 7 жыл бұрын
I don't know about USA, but in Brazil we have neutral grip barbell. That can be used to do farm walk (excuse my english). Thank's a lot Brian. Can't express how much this channel helps me.
@BrianAlsruheOfficial
@BrianAlsruheOfficial 7 жыл бұрын
Absolutely man, that will work great!
@poerava
@poerava 5 жыл бұрын
Great vid. Thanks mate
@travishoffmann4050
@travishoffmann4050 4 жыл бұрын
You are hilarious; I'm not even a minute in and I've subscribed. Also I body build, so hopefully I can learn something new from you.
@randygentry1207
@randygentry1207 7 жыл бұрын
Great to see videos like this as they confirm my thoughts...Thank you for this video along with the elaboration of WHY you believe what you say.
@BrianAlsruheOfficial
@BrianAlsruheOfficial 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, I really appreciate that!
@zekerandolph1397
@zekerandolph1397 7 жыл бұрын
This is good advice. No amount of shrugging did anything for my traps, but they really started growing with heavy deadlifts. I can only imagine what farmer's carries, rack pulls, and front loaded carries will do for them...
@adibee88
@adibee88 5 жыл бұрын
Great Training tips!
@LAREYNAYR
@LAREYNAYR 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Brian! God bless!
@user-ml8ge5be1c
@user-ml8ge5be1c 7 жыл бұрын
Another great video! Thanks :)
@BrianAlsruheOfficial
@BrianAlsruheOfficial 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking it out!
@Guri75029
@Guri75029 5 жыл бұрын
Very useful information , thank you bro
@manuelperaza3807
@manuelperaza3807 7 жыл бұрын
love your vids!! man keep it up!!!
@BrianAlsruheOfficial
@BrianAlsruheOfficial 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching them!
@tacticalbt1023
@tacticalbt1023 5 жыл бұрын
Dude ur a beast man. Wanna be as big as u one day only can hope n work my ass off to get there!
@exhaustfumes927
@exhaustfumes927 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the knowledge
@Anglo-IslamicGentleman
@Anglo-IslamicGentleman 7 жыл бұрын
another awesome video Brian!! I like it when you do your black and white mini sketches during the video :) you'll be at 50k in no time brother, keep up the good work!! I would be really interested to know what your routine is in the first 1hr/2hr of your day as soon as you wake up and last 1hr/2hr before you sleep. After letting my routine slip this week man is back on the 5am wake ups :) STAY STRONG peace
@BrianAlsruheOfficial
@BrianAlsruheOfficial 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks brother, but sadly right now, I literally start working the second I wake up and don't stop until I go to bed. Having a Start-up is incredibly busy!
@neilbeech4093
@neilbeech4093 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your advice
@MrUseless247
@MrUseless247 6 жыл бұрын
Found this channel through Omar, now I'm a new subscriber.
@XShollaj
@XShollaj 6 жыл бұрын
Great, great video
@marloncosey1190
@marloncosey1190 Жыл бұрын
I ENJOYED THIS VIDEO I WILL USE THESE EXERCISES IN MY PUSH AND PULL WORKOUT ROUTINES THANX A LOT I REALLY APPRECIATE THIS AS WELL AS YOUR OTHER VIDEOS 👊🏿👍🏿💯
@BrianAlsruheOfficial
@BrianAlsruheOfficial Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate you watching them my friend
@marloncosey1190
@marloncosey1190 Жыл бұрын
@@BrianAlsruheOfficial I JUST SUBSCRIBED LITERALLY AN HOUR AGO… IM TAKING WHAT I LEARNED FROM WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS AND 2 OTHERS AND USING THEM IN MY PUSH AND PULL WORKOUTS
@chris123chris82
@chris123chris82 7 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!
@BrianAlsruheOfficial
@BrianAlsruheOfficial 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@trinitygodsaint
@trinitygodsaint 7 жыл бұрын
Dang man you making me fall in love with strongman! lol Bodybuilding first, then powerlifting, then maybe strongman! Definitely liked!
@samlynn2469
@samlynn2469 5 жыл бұрын
Great videos
@simon.houseaccount4807
@simon.houseaccount4807 3 жыл бұрын
Great video .. yea traps and biceps are my focus over next few months I on a maintenance plan for a few months and focus on traps /arms. So great video new sub here
@vaughanbackup4787
@vaughanbackup4787 5 жыл бұрын
Great vid..subbed!
@BRN55Y1
@BRN55Y1 7 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the video brother, will definitely be grabbing the stacked bumper plates and carrying them until i get the sandbags and keg.
@BrianAlsruheOfficial
@BrianAlsruheOfficial 7 жыл бұрын
They will definitely help man and are sometime harder because you can't let up or you will drop them on your feet.
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