TRAPS: The ONLY TWO Exercises You Need For Growth! | GOODBYE PENCIL NECK!

[@ScottHermanFitness]

For those of you quoting Jeff about upright rows. You should REALLY pay attention to what he says and teaches in terms of proper form. A dumbbell upright row is the same movement pattern as a wide grip on the bahhbell. A SUPER CLOSE GRIP is where the injuries happen. So please stop spreading misinformation about Jeff’s content. Edit: Jeff seems to think a wide grip on the bar doesnt matter. That might be the case if you have flexibility issues. Personally, i have never had an issue with proper range of motion using a wide grip on the barbell. Jeff and I seem to agree on most thing. But not this. Try both and see what works best for you. Not a big deal. 👍

[@heathbennettbmazda]

ScottHermanFitness the upright rows did make me immediately think of athlean x😂

[@patienttrainwreck1796]

ScottHermanFitness thank you Scott for pinning this . I can now quit trying to repeatedly make this point.

[@thenew4559]

The wide grip on the barbell is not the same. The whole point of Athlean-x's videos where he says that the upright row is one of the worst exercises for the shoulder joint is due to the fact that, if you are using a barbell, you cannot get your hands above your shoulders by the top of the movement. If you use dumbbells that isn't a problem, but in order to do that with a barbell you would have to slide the location of your hands on the bar midway through the movement. When you use a barbell your hands are in a set distance from each other, this is not the case with dumbbells. Just use dumbbells, it works the same muscles without the damage to the shoulder joint.

[@levorbloomfield8842]

Jeff literally says he doesn't 'care how wide you grab the bar'. Jeff is not some 'all knowing being' but actual science > bro science. Love your videos by the way. Do more vlogs.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Oh really? Well i dont agree with that. A wide-grip is safe. If that causes pain then its time to rehab the shoulders and work on flexibility. Thanks for the post!

[@TheKandarianDagger]

Jeff Cavalier: SCOTT HERMAN IS KILLING YOUR GAINS

[@wailhrdj8742]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Jorgeoporco]

LOLOLOLOLOL

[@edanpounder8801]

You've truly outdone yourself

[@Kreutz]

megalul

[@crazyandlitt]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@BadBoiFX]

1. Good traps genetics 2. Carry heavy grocery bags home from a mile away

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Number 2 is key really 💪🏻 lol

[@bennyvermeulen7255]

Hm, sounds as farmers walk, now heavy grocery walk.

[@TannyW]

elgintensity

[@ahbyahdmohammed7694]

Hmm over where I live we use jute bags. It's really helpful - helps with grip strength, forearms, obliques and traps. It's the same as a farmer's walk. XD

[@jonnyb2020]

Heavy grocery walk is a serious burner, traps, forearms, biceps, triceps, serious cardio! Damn! 😂

[@absolutelysiege7963]

Jeff vs Scott Wrestlemania main event

[@hugo.nieves787]

Absolutely Siege BOOK IT VINCE

[@soulreaperalex1412]

Would be more entertaining than anything WWE have done in years

[@Spaceman2484]

Her: Damn how you get dem big traps?! Me: *Shrugs*

[@sick0832]

This made me laugh way more than it should have. :D

[@izdaica1]

sick0832 Probably not as embarrassing as me staring at the screen for ten seconds and not getting it.

[@pickletarts8196]

Spaceman24 * *_Dubstep_*_ ensues..._

[@donjulio7458]

You win the comment section

[@costarika100]

If forcing something to handle a huge load makes it grow, then why isn't my girlfriend the size of King Kong?

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Lololololol

[@mikeclark2392]

Sean L you must not be doing enough reps lol

[@4rdF1Hunny]

Not enough volume apparently...

[@bruce8536]

Maybe u need to eat more pineapples

[@TrussttN01]

Maybe the guy with the huge load doesn’t come around often enough.

[@rossi1000]

1:28 Above the knee rack-pull 4:09 Upright row 4:19 Best Part of this video

[@jp9083]

my fav part ... “Enough with this is GAAAAARRRRBAGE”

[@sacriste]

You mean GAAAAHHHHBAGE

[@ProfessorArt]

No it's pronounced GAAAAAHHHBBBBAGE :D

[@jp9083]

Haha sorry lads, being from the uk I haven’t got my American accents down yet

[@ProfessorArt]

@@jp9083 It's all good. I'm still working on perfecting my British accent. :^)

[@sacriste]

@@jp9083 You mean your Scottish accent

[@sidewinder86ify]

Big traps makes you the Alpha of the pack.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

damn straight!

[@ohtebowah]

you could say ...it's the Alpha destiny

[@mastergta23]

BTC has mountain traps

[@handsomejack5787]

Well i'm fucked.

[@Templas100]

Fucking gymcel mentality

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Tired of doing STRICT SHRUGS week after week with nothing to show for it? Well, not anymore! It's "Goodbye Pencil Neck" o'clock and you're right on time! Watch the video (twice if you have to) and leave any questions down in the comments below! ALSO, hit that THUMBS UP button and maybe...just maybe...I'll continue this series with the ONLY TWO Forearm exercises you need for growth! *DOWNLOAD MY APP! - iPhone & Android!* muscularstrength.com/phoneapp

[@CloudsBiggestFan]

Jeff Cavalier points out the shoulder impingement risks and while they are slight, I still personally avoid upright rows

[@travelandfestivals]

I dont like it cos its fking up my wrists and my arm span is 2 m

[@djr3wind123]

Not watched a Scott Herman video in years just come here to hear him say ‘BAHHHBELL’ wasn’t disappointed 🤙

[@GV_ApeFrog007]

djr3wind123 Never disappoints. 🤣

[@rrisky18]

I tried your knee rack pulls and this morning my traps are very sore, I don’t think I hv been this sore from doing shrugs ever, great exercise, can’t wait to see how my traps will look in a Month or two. Thanks 😃👍💪💪

[@DB6__]

How are they now bro?

[@rrisky18]

@@DB6__ there. Bigger, but I hv to say I stopped doing those knee high rack pulls long time ago plus I got on sarms, so who knows🤔👍😃💪🏋️‍♂️

[@jhevgainz2307]

Damn, Jeff cavalier looks a lot younger in this video

[@darknessoftheabyss]

Hi Scott just wanna stop by and say a genuine thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you video help I've got my training on par and noticing rapid gains more than I ever had in the past. I have a busy lifestyle as working as a carpenter is pretty manual labour and a workout in its self pair that with a rapid metabolism and it's hard to get the gains I need with no buddy to train with as I train at home with all the equipment I have. But following you through training sessions and when i get a spare few minutes has helped me shape my workout bite through the tough times and really enjoy my workouts and and feel more confident about myself. Thanks for your help and if it means anything your one of only two people I follow and watch regularly thanks. Colin

[@imonyoutube704]

P. S..... This guy that just wrote this love letter was wondering if you could send him a signed pair of your work out panties... To sniff

[@tzahi12370]

Now let me put on my +5 hat of autism and let's talk about this , above the knee rack pull......

[@wd7643]

Zach N “Get your deadlift up to 600 and see how big your traps get”

[@chrisstanley9477]

I'm not a bodybuilder guise, but I make daily current events videos about bodybuilding.

[@wd7643]

Chris Stanley Scott doesn’t compete in bodybuilding. It a hypertrophy and general fitness channel.

[@chrisstanley9477]

I'm referring to blahino

[@wd7643]

Chris Stanley The same apples to him

[@ChristianCabahug]

Why does it look as if he’s yelling but he’s not really yelling? Veins about to pop out lol

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Neck veins are always like that haha

[@asdf1234_.]

Here is a better way that will build your traps in proportion to your entire upper back region and shoulder girdle that won't bend barbells. Let's say you run full body 3x a week do them these days: Heavy Day: -Snatch Grip Deadlifts kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5jJanuniJ6kpZI -snatch grip low Pull (to nipple line) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fImQeI2HZq6qrZY -do heavy overhead pressing and weighted Pull ups Light Day: -bent over barbell and db rows -Snatch Grip Power Shrugs (and superset with neck curls and neck extensions) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYWapp6ff5VmhKs Medium Day -Snatch Grip Rack Pull (below the knee) kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaKTkp6foclnpdk -Snatch Grip High Pulls (to above nipple line) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaCni5hmdrOqqq8 -overhead pressing and weighted Pull ups Also tons of rear delt work like face pulls. And obviously your other exercises like front squats etc (all this will hit traps directly or indirectly).

[@diasspeed]

The exercises that helped me gain some size on my traps are 2: neck extensions (alpha destiny style) and a variation of shruggs that I tried, which is basicaly a seated dumbbell shrug but one side each time. This one-sided variation seems to allow me for a bit more range of motion when I shrug and more control to focus and contract my trap more. Of course deadlifts and barbell shrugs help me too and also super important for me was when I started contracting the traps up and a bit back, instead of perfectly vertical. Anyway, neck extensions and single hand seated dumbell shrugs made a big difference for me.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Nice man! As long as you have found what works for you! Could always try these too, might help you grow them even more ;-)

[@drufoytek7706]

Jeff just posted a video about rack pulls, so I decided to rewatch this video. Just remember form is everything so you dont hurt yourself

[@naam7324]

"Where is this information even coming from?" AthleanX.. that's where.

[@vedangsharma1000pixels]

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[@agseba124]

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[@Chris_Kwon_Do]

What?

[@DrHalwest]

What are you snorting dude

[@STMYL2525]

You never paid attention in school either did you? Comprehension issues should be resolved in your personal time before commenting on KZbin videos.

[@NDB1790]

On point, Scott, videos are way better than ever and they were always good

[@andrelamarque1009]

Hey Scott, I really respect you and wanted to know your opinion on my program that I created for building size and strength as a small guy. Here it is... Warmup- % of working set weight 50% for 10, 70% for 6, 90% for 2 PUSH: Bench 3x 5-7 OHP 3x 5-7 Skull crusher 3x 7-10 Side raise 3x 10-15 PULL: Sumo deadlift 3x 5-7 Barbell row 3x 7-10 Barbell Curl 3x 7-10 Face pull 3x 10-15 LEGS: Squat 3x 5-7 RDL 3x 7-10 Shrugs 3x 7-10 Calf raise 3x 10-15

[@workorangeclock]

I took my normal traps routine out of my circulation and did what u recommended here and it was a huge difference. I felt a healthy soreness the next day all throughout my entire traps! Thanks for the tips here.

[@DCJayhawk57]

I think my favorite exercise for traps is a variation on a Yates row, except you're nearly vertical; a shrug with a little torso angle, but actively trying to pull the weight into your waist as you shrug. Since you're upright you can handle a lot of weight and put a little "cheat" into the movement safely. You'll really be able to feel your upper and mid traps during the concentric but still be able to stretch during the eccentric like a shrug. I think shrugs in general use a little too much levator scapula and I've found that forward lean helps de-emphasize them in the movement. In general, I think the traps respond to a stretch in any type of row. A lot of people neglect the stretch when performing barbell or dumbbell rows, and to me that's the easiest way to get extra trap volume into your routine without adding other exercises. Single arm barbell rows and Meadows rows are two exercises, specifically, that are great for developing upper back thickness, and you can change the emphasis by shifting your torso angle. Rack pulls do work well, but I think they're diminishing returns. I experienced a lot of growth quickly which tailed off, even though I was able to keep adding weight. I also got quite a bit of scalene/rib pain from them, ultimately deciding my time was better spent elsewhere. You can get a similar stretch with cheat shrugs as your traps catch the momentum of the weight on the eccentric, but to me they're a lot safer (and plus you don't need to monopolize all the 45s in your gym to do them). Upright rows? Meh, they're too dicey for a lot of people, myself included, regardless of variation. Your loading potential on them is pretty low unless you turn it into a snatch grip high pull (which to me is a much better movement anyway).

[@herculesinwyoming]

Thanks coach! I take your advice to heart every time. Like button smashed as always!

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Thanks my friend!! Keep making those gains!

[@herculesinwyoming]

@@ScottHermanFitness honestly thank you Scott! God bless you brother

[@Samirfromthefuture]

Awesome! Contimue with the series its really helpful!!!

[@ScottHermanFitness]

I will! Thanks for watching!

[@kumquatmanager5799]

I love it when Scott gets all worked up lol The only issues I've had with the upright row since I listened to you some time ago and moved my hands out is that all the bros at the gym look at me like I'm a silly woman doing the exercise wrong lol it makes me smirk. Another great video!! PS I love Jeff but I would say never really trust what anyone says 100%, even Scott or Jeff, always try things and if you get any discomfort stop and for me the wide grip was game changer. (Not that I want super big traps just strong shapely ones lol)

[@ScottHermanFitness]

I am very happy to hear that. As soon as you went wide I bet you felt your traps light right up. Thanks for commenting and I agree. Jeff isnt god of bodybuilding. Neither am I. But we both do our best to help all of you.

[@kumquatmanager5799]

@@ScottHermanFitness Really did light up!! And a side benefit besides no longer any shoulder pain but no wrist or elbow pain which I had from time to time with the close grip.

[@andrewcribb5623]

Love this series. I work full time and am a husband and father. So I don't have time to be much of a gym rat 95% of the time. So learning the most effective exercises for development will make an awesome condensed workout plan.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

I hear you Andrew! Even I don't have as much time as I used to to go to the gym now that I have a business to run and a family to look after. All about making the most of our time in there!

[@amaypatel276]

I agree with Scott on upright row with a wider grip. I used to have a problem with a narrow grip but with a wider grip I can feel my traps being worked up like never before!! 🤘

[@SuperMcZombie]

Great video Scott, Thanks for the consistent quality work.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Thanks for watching my friend

[@Daniel-ii6rq]

Athlean x said upright rows are bad for internal rotation

[@MrUseless247]

Jeff also hates dumbbell chest flies. AthleanX is a great KZbin channel, but I don't agree with everything Jeff says.

[@jorgenricardo]

@@MrUseless247 i totally get why jeff says DB flies are dangerous. Sure you can lower the Weight, but if you want to progressive overload, the heavier you "fly" the more you risk tearing your peck. Overall, DB bench flies Just puts your chest in a more vulnerable position

[@MrUseless247]

@@fredoneazx3106 hold up! LoL!!! Jeff hates dumbbell chest flies but he's okay with dumbbell chest presses?. . . Like I said, it's a great channel but I don't agree with everything he's says.

[@agseba124]

@@MrUseless247 he said many times that db flyes are ok if you don't go heavy. he doesn't hate them. he don't want you to go heavy on them

[@MrUseless247]

@@jorgenricardo [read my comment above] And I already knew people would come at me pretty early on, cuz there's too many people that agree with EVERYTHING Jeff says, before trying it out for them selves to see how it feels.

[@fungchewy5729]

Thanks for the video Scott. I got a lot of respect for your honesty and approach to working out.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Thanks my friend! Keep training hard!!

[@mommie4plus]

Love your videos! I watch them as soon as the come available! I incorporate the moves in the gym and I am seeing amazing results! Keep them coming!!

[@ScottHermanFitness]

So happy to hear that! Keep up the great work! Train hard and make gains!

[@novaaa2y2]

Love this series! Thank you Scott. And i already have downloaded your app. 👍

[@ScottHermanFitness]

My pleasure! And thanks for downloading the app my man!

[@pandahsykes602]

My traps grew on their own through five years of excessive strength training (lots of barbells and dumbells being held at waist height allows the traps to step in a bit for a “cheat” of sorts as long as your legs are a bit wider stance than shoulder stance). Lots of shrugs and such but what really helped me is the constant cheating on bicep curls using my back muscles and traps included.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Some people are genetically blessed for sure and can grow them like you have with activation from various things like that. Others, like myself, still have to isolate them more and directly overload them :-)

[@pandahsykes602]

ScottHermanFitness my back may be blessed but the rest of my body refuses to grow as fast XD life’s a bitch sometimes lol

[@Ossaurus7]

Hey Scott you are the best trainer in youtube! i follow you since long time and sorry for not commenting all your videos (im not that social lol)

[@krisk5801]

I have been doing upright rows for years now. It’s one of my favorite for traps. Never had trouble with any injury during this and it’s been the most effective to gaining traps

[@harryfelton2365]

When performing the upright row, it is important that you do not take your elbows above shoulder height, if you do, you shoulders in order to reach the desired range, go into full internal rotation, which in turn closes the sub-acromial space within your shoulder, this leads to a tendinopathy of the Supraspinatus (one of the rotator cuff muscles) as the tendon for this muscle passes through this space and attaches to the greater tubercle of the humerus. As Scott says, any exercise that is done incorrectly is likely to do more bad than good, however the closing of the subacromial space caused by full internal rotation can cause a chronic injury if repeated on a regular basis.

[@paulsaladi545]

Thank You Scott! Please keep making more videos!

[@neuroditective]

I'm really confused by the Michael Warren quote at 2:52. The first phase of the deadlift is from the floor to mid shin? Unless there are no plates on the bar I don't see how that would even be possible. More importantly though, the statement as a whole contradicts itself. He says the traps are maximally activated at the middle phase, which ends at the mid-thigh. So the why then does he go on to recommend starting at the mid-thigh and only performing the third phase of the lift? Shouldn't the lift start at the middle phase? I mean, that wouldn't make much sense to me either, since the starting point of the middle phase is at mid-shin, which to me just sounds like a deadlift, because again, I don't understand how the first phase of a deadlift starts at the floor. But based on what he is saying, I would think that he would recommend to start below the knee, not above it.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

I see what you're saying. I think the wording might not be as perfect as it could be. I think by mid shin he probably means just below the knee. It's just not worded that well.

[@ArnelZapataJr]

Ok Scott, I'll start doing upright rows from now on! I didn't know it was good for the neck which I'm definitely lacking. I already do above the knee rack pulls, but I'm going to try pausing at the top for the stretch!

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Well it's traps specifically but can help the overall appearance of your neck, yes!

[@ArnelZapataJr]

@@ScottHermanFitness Oh I see. For some reason I thought it was a front/lateral delt exercise lol.

[@MrAdam-dh6kx]

Just seen this video like now! Man you're the manScott!!! Thanks.

[@davidgreiner2567]

great series Scott. i found the best way to get huge traps. i am a pre average guy but got big traps by playing Rugby League ! no shoulder pads for tackling

[@battlefox8460]

I love above the knee rack pulls, definitely seeing a difference for sure

[@ScottHermanFitness]

They are awesome right Derek?!

[@battlefox8460]

@@ScottHermanFitness yup and if your grip gives out i just use those wraps and i could bust out more reps and even add about 30lbs more so i can really focus on my traps

[@PetaBread27]

Only did shoulder shrugs for traps with 60lb dumbbells for 6 years and my traps are now my best body part.

[@Atom100183]

I have to agree the upright rows is a killer for trap growth. Again thanks Scott for the info needed to help me get back into the physical appearance I once was.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

For sure! Appreciate the comment! Definitely continuing the series!!

[@Atom100183]

@@ScottHermanFitness I have been following for over a year and legitimately have gotten faster results than I did before I injured my back. And the routines I have been able to apply have made serious differences in my recovery and strength/size gains. All natural!!!

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Love that and congrats on recovering so well!! Thats dedication!!!

[@Atom100183]

@@ScottHermanFitness with your only 2 exercises routines I have been able to minimize my time and increase my results. I honestly wish I could have had this information years ago. But it will be beneficial for my future. Thanks again. And please keep these videos coming.

[@vamp6767]

I believed that about upright rows due to multiple videos you find when searching for "dangerous exercises". Now I'll try them. Awesome video. Missed live workout yesterday. End of series?

[@ScottHermanFitness]

No i am traveling. I will be back with series next week!

[@sick0832]

Hi Scott. Awesome content as always, I love your work. I am concerned though. My physiotherapist basically said that any movement that raises the arms above shoulder height will wear out ... I forget. Tendons? Sinews? Nerves? The joints themselves? Bottom line was, exercises that include lifting your arms above shoulder height will probably not cause immediate damage, but will very likely result in long term damage over years. (English is not my first language and I very much realize that when it comes to discussing anatomy, so if you already addressed this issue in the video - you spoke about the "scapula", if I'm not mistaken? - then please just ignore this post. ;)

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Not to be rude but.. does that mean your physiotherapist also said overhead pressing is bad? And overhead tricep extensions? What about face pulls? I think what they are telling you is a bit of a stretch.

[@sick0832]

@@ScottHermanFitness That is indeed what he said. Overhead pressing has been explicitly mentioned. Overhead tricep extensions have not, but I am confident he would rule that out, too. The mean thing about this is that, if he is indeed correct (and he claims he has numerous patients who suffer from shoulder damage due to the exact sort of motion discussed), and I were to continue these exercises, I would only be able to verify his claims after years - and when the damage has been done. Which is why I have chosen to just go with it, not willing to take any chances. (I am in no way an advanced lifter and have plenty of exercises left to gain properly without lifting the arms over my shoulders - I was still curious though.) Thank you for replying, by the way! :)

[@Speedwaynord]

Love your videos. It helps me a lot. Thank you from France!

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Happy to help my friend!

[@mrwaqy]

Love these series bro. Very simple but highly beneficial, not so many random things that don't make any sense so these are perfect for me. Keep it up, also you looking real good my man.

[@outstandinginafield5255]

Awesome video as always!

[@valuefitnessandhealth]

Always gave me great information! I agree with you 100 percent. Thanks for all the great content.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

My pleasure! Thanks so much for the support!

[@BiqNiqq]

Never thought the first exercise was good Bc there was no range of motion but now i see how much weight you put on to get that stretch. Going to give it a shot today, deff do more of these upfront vids

[@ScottHermanFitness]

All about that stretch Brian!!

[@rogerallen9134]

Great video Scott , keep them coming. I have a small problem hopefully you can help. Oatmeal which is better steel cut or regular.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Steel cut, but in the grand scheme of things it doesnt make a huge difference. Your overall calories/macros will determine whether or jot you hit your goals

[@tomkeeling9165]

Loved the video I added the shoulder breakers into my routine a few months ago and it's great for warming up my shoulders. Its pull day for me today I'm gonna try the rack pulls instead of my typical shrugs. As for the upright row I use dumbells and find its easier on my shoulder.

[@neutralino1922]

Hey Scott I hope you are doing Awesome!!! Seriously you actually read my mind cause I was thinking about asking you to make a video on 2 exercises for traps and it came at the right time!! Great video as always Scott!!

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Happy to help!! I am glad this series is doing so well!!

[@HardestManInTarot]

I love that that video about growing massive traps is still popular. People say shrugs don’t work but my traps seem to love em.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Shrugs do definitely work. But there is more to building big traps than just shrugs!

[@HardestManInTarot]

ScottHermanFitness ah 100% mate

[@abrahamandrade5849]

I love this series, you make learning fun with your approach, confidence, and accent lol

[@Moose92411]

Check out Jeff Cavaliere and Jeff Nippard's videos on the upright row. They point out the exercise can create impingement when the elbows get above the shoulders with internal rotation of the shoulders. My understanding is that those certainly can be dangerous, especially if done chronically.

[@MrUseless247]

Remember, Jeff already has a fucked up shoulder, so he hates certain exercises that might cause him irritation.

[@soulreaper1461]

Spot on! I was wondering like yesterday why I was not feeling my traps with regular Shrugs. Gotta switch for the Rack Pull and see the results

[@bitterboy695]

Damn dissection love it

[@marcussolvang8275]

Best fitness youtuber off all time, listen to this guy and get shitt done

[@DanTodd_]

Very good video dude!!

[@skynet7662]

Keep these videos coming brother. Your instruction is valuable information. Thank you.

[@TaiNguyen-sj7xu]

Upright rows Shoulder width will do traps, wide grip will do shoulders. Basic exercises are best to do. Don't need to do those fancy wasted exercises you see on Insta or other youtubers. Your content will help a lot of people and secretly call out the worse influencers

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Thanks man and yeah I saw some stuff on instagram that made me CRINGE yesterday for chest. All BS movements for clickbait views. Its terrible

[@hasthikajayasinghe8940]

Next-only 2 exercises you need to grow Neck Veins

[@nickc9793]

Wish i knew all this before i started training years ago. I used to lift 250kg shrugs on barbell for 8 good reps with 2 second pause at the top but my spine felt compacted and now have bad back. And not trained for a long time now. Wanting to get back into it again so will be trying these 2 exercises. Can you do any videos on recovery of pulled muscles,Stretches equipment etc to help. I also have a pulled groin muscle from heavy deadlift and squats and i struggle doing light weights so i have to skip leg day, well the big groups any way. Any videos on alternative exersices if injured and cant do the big 1s like squats or dead lift for example. Luv ur vids keep up the good work fella

[@ScottHermanFitness]

I actually do want to do some more mobility / stretching videos. I do have one that is part of my beginner program on my site. Maybe you could start with that, as well as my shoulder warm-up video! And there's no direct replacement for squats (except other squat variations) or deadlifts. But if you can still lunge, step-up, RDL, leg press etc., still do those! muscularstrength.com/routine/Beginner-Warm-Up-And-Mobility-Routine kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXaxqXZpl8x0e9U

[@nickc9793]

@@ScottHermanFitness thanx fella, i will give those a go and check out them links. Videos on healing would be great if you can do those too.

[@bruce8536]

If anybody has a direct question about working out, ask me right here. Even if this comments like a year old I’ll still answer

[@oxrjbizzle1984y]

heavy barbell shrugs are still a great exercise and theyve also helped my grip strength immensely as well as my trap development. i only usually do heavy barbell shrugs, dumbbell high pulls, and kneeling dumbbell shrugs as my trap exercises but im definitely going to give that high rack pull a go! great video my friend! i love jeff cavaliere too but i dont always agree with his negative views on certain exercises, i love chest flys, leg extensions (as an end of leg workout accessory), and bent over one arm rows which are all exercises jeff has put on his "bad" list, lol...

[@bruce8536]

Why do you say that a curtain exercise requires a curtain amount of reps and sets. Can’t I choose them myself?

[@FatJackedNerd]

depends on muscle compostion of that area... whether it have Type-1 muscle tissue which responds to heavy weight or Type-2 muscle which responds to higher reps...

[@bruce8536]

Logic Killer true, but would it make that much of a difference?

[@adriansimon100]

quality content! thank you!

[@ScottHermanFitness]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@chrisstanley9477]

I heard blaha can barbell shrug 2000Ib in his orc mode workouts, NON-NEGOTIABLE.

[@Ag-kt3je]

Chris Stanley that’s because he does strict overhead press without leg drive

[@rhitamdutta1996]

Jeff Caveliere has left the chat..

[@ProjectMakeleio]

I'm on an Upper Lower split using excercies from your 2 only series. Do you recommend less sets but hitting both two excercises per session or for example on day 1 do one back, one chest, one shoulder and one trap exercise and on day 2 do the other exercise?

[@mladenmilkovic4110]

First I like the video.Then I watch the video.🔝

[@krane15]

Lets not get outrageous.

[@rajarshichakraborty8862]

Hey Scott, what are your thoughts on "Behind the neck presses"? Been incorporating 'em lately and seeing some amazing gains. I just wanna know can I go on performing them without damaging my shoulders or are they gonna make me visit snap city? Honestly, I love the btn press and I do them after or before my standard OHP work..

[@Chris_Kwon_Do]

If your shoulder mobility is awesome then keep doing them.

[@rajarshichakraborty8862]

@@Chris_Kwon_Do Yeah its kinda alright right at this moment but my concern is will doing 'em on a regular basis degrade my shoulder mobility or not.. I've heard some frightening stuffs about this one li'l exercise

[@aguven]

I was not doing any rack pulls for a while now. Today after watching your video I went for a couple of heavy rack pulls and my traps top to bottom got obliterated. Works great on traps.

[@nikidimitra5762]

Hi Scott, love your videos & you’re helping me to tone up now that I finally lost my baby weight as I mentioned in a previous comment! I wish to ask you a question that is not relevant to this video, can you suggest any exercises that could help the appearance at least of my chest because breastfeeding has been brutal and there’s no way I’ll be going under the knife like everyone suggests. I do realize that I won’t be reversing the damage but maybe if I could improve the chest even slightly.

[@dougpickerel267]

exactly what I needed thanks so much

[@ScottHermanFitness]

awesome! I'm glad!

[@ScottHermanFitness]

awesome! I'm glad!

[@anasasim3856]

Scott my gym doesn't have a rack like that, could I use a Smith machine?

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Yes, yes you can!

[@anasasim3856]

Thank you sooo much Scott, big big fan here 💕💕❤❤

[@mikeatkins9629]

Appreciate you bro!

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Appreciate you watching my friend!

[@jimmyhyun8546]

I normally agree with you Scott, but upright rows are very hard on my shoulders. My shoulder hurts even when I hold the bar wide and using the exact form you are using.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Are you warming your shoulders up? Daily, not just before hitting upright rows? kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXaxqXZpl8x0e9U

[@jimmyhyun8546]

@@ScottHermanFitness thank you! Actually I'm definitely going to start doing those shoulder breakers. Who doesn't want monster traps?!

[@neroknight1234]

I like this. How about one for the calves ?

[@ScottHermanFitness]

I'll do calves in a future video!

[@djmattson6491]

Tk u scott for all u do that's y i watch and recommend u

[@TheSegadroid]

I was at the gym at 3am this morning so I could try these exercises without interruption, as there's nothing like having the gym to myself and having Scott guide me through good form.

[@MaciejuCz]

How did the gym staff like the fact that you damaged their equipment?

[@TheSegadroid]

@@MaciejuCz right, I broke an Olympic bar in half and destroyed multiple kg plates doing these, and you were there too. It's fact, right?

[@MaciejuCz]

​@@TheSegadroid Maybe you didn't do specifically that but you do realise that so called rack pulls performed by slamming a loaded barbell onto pins will bend that barbell? And you obviously realise that a bent barbell is dangerous to people who do squats or bench press. You surely do. Or so I hope.

[@TheSegadroid]

It's very unlikely that a bar will bend/break unless it's fully loaded up and dropped purposely from a great height.... like above shoulder height. Olympic bars do have some flexibility anyway. Also, bars being stored vertically, especially with plates still on can cause them to bend. Lower quality bars are more likely to suffer.

[@MaciejuCz]

​@@TheSegadroid You are so wrong my friend. Dropping a barbell loaded with a few hundred pounds(which isn't that much weight for this exercise) from a few centimeteres is absolutely enough to bend it. This exercise should be performed by pulling from blocks, not pins and whoever promotes doing it in racks, promotes destroying equipment. Slightly bent barbell will roll when you perform deadlift, bench press or squat which can be extremely dangerous. Watch this video from 6:53 onwards: ​ kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJq5qIuMmdiMrdE

[@TypicalGuy84]

Great series, looking to see more cause who does what to be huuuge

[@retrogamesandmusiclessons1090]

Hey Scott what bands do you use for your shoulder breakers?

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Just a resistance band from Gronk Fitness! If you mean what resistance, just light!

[@retrogamesandmusiclessons1090]

@@ScottHermanFitness Thank you Scott. I did mean the brand. You have a discount code from Gronk right?

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Yeah! HERMAN15. If you get the gronk ones, get a purple and a black. Those are the best for multiple stretches

[@dragonesquire]

Thanks Scott. I believe a wide grip upright row does double duty by developing both the traps and delts, thus a great combination exercise.

[@grego7345]

Would farmer's walks have a similar effect to rack pulls?

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Yes, definitely. But I know not everyone has the room to do them and you won't be able to overload as much with them

[@AratakiBullPowerSiddo1]

@@ScottHermanFitness That completely depends on the shape of the objects we would be lifting. Doing farmer's carry with big logs will not bother our legs that much while you would be moving and thus better strength, form and stability increase.

[@salah-dred8576]

Thanks Scott for those vidéos 💪

[@Tomn8er]

Ok but wide-grip upright rows are mainly hitting delts. Shrugs are the superior movement because 1) no delt recruitment or potential shoulder impingement and 2) you can go heavier.

[@de-b1221]

Always done upright row, no matter what, I've always seen this as the best exercise for traps, also deadlift and farmers walk are two of my other favourite exercises. I never ever do shrugs with dumbbells, I use the smith machine holding the bar behind me and do shrugs that way, I've always found that works your traps better. Also powerclean press. But I find this is better used to warm up.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Yeah I think the people who are getting upset haven’t taken the time to try different exercises to see what works. Thanks for the post!

[@neelritar5846]

I don't like using dumbbells for the sole fact that you need to hold them a bit further out from your body due to their width. However with a barbell or straight bar attachment for a cable, you can hold it much closer to your body when pulling up. I feel like these two variations place less overall strain on my wrists than the one using dumbbells. But that's just me. I've seen people get results from barbell and dumbbell variations.And guys it's alright for people to disagree. Doesn't mean either are wrong. Maybe instead of complaining on here and Jeff's channel, why don't you go give both variations a try, and see which one works better for you? I can tell that both Jeff and Scott put tremendous effort into their content and we owe it to them to at least consider the info they are presenting, even if we don't necessarily agree with it.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Best comment I've seen all day. The main thing is I hope you aren't using a super close-grip on the barbell upright row, but I can understand why you don't like to use the dumbbells. I rarely use them for upright rows myself. But like you say, people need to actually try things instead of jumping to conclusions. Appreciate the comment my bro!

[@neelritar5846]

Yeah, I don't use a close grip. I just find it to be really uncomfortable in general. And glad I could help man. I don't usually comment on videos at all, but both you and Jeff are the ones who have been teaching and motivating me from day one of my lifting journey, so it's the least I could do.

[@tylerager1195]

I agree the rackpulls work for engaging trap activation. However, upright rows... No matter what hand position (even stretching before) I can not do upright rows. Now high bar pulls i can. Needed to fix where my elbows were heading.

[@Hitmankiller01]

Scott is the best NO doubt

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Appreciate the support. I hope you keep training hard!

[@WhateverT997]

the thing with upright rows isnt that they will damage you heavily on the spot (like a failed deadlift) but in the longterm it is messing with your wrist. You can do it for years but will develop issues over time because of that (like benching wrong and getting an impingement. you dont get it on spot but over time)

[@eduardomartins1510]

I thought that the second exercise was targeted to shoulders. Very good content, Scott! Thank you. Cheers from Brazil!

[@thenew4559]

It does primarily target the shoulders, but the shoulders are not the only muscles involved. Do them with dumbbells though, using a barbell is inferior and can hurt your shoulders.

[@eduardomartins1510]

@@thenew4559, thank you dude!

[@brett4027]

Would you recommend maybe super setting barbell shrugs with upright rows?

[@ScottHermanFitness]

You could for sure!

[@axelandersson815]

Best video yet!!

[@slafleche]

If you are worried about using the upright row then I'd recommend the dumbbell high pull (lead with the hands not the arms). I typically do them as a finisher on my back days and can really feel a good pump in my traps. But thanks Scott, traps are one of my best attributes but I will try these to see if I can even make em better