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When the topic of upper body mass builders is discussed, more often than not, you will hear a variety of bench presses and bent-over rows mentioned first. However, in terms of achieving a proportioned build, one must not forget a crucial mass builder for your upper body – the shoulder shrug.

Shrugs can be performed with a barbell, cable pulley, or dumbbells. Targeting the trapezius muscles, shrugs are essential in obtaining that “no neck” look seen on most bodybuilders.

I personally Find Shrugs a excellent exercise from being on 27.5kgs last month to 40kg now this is a excellent workout with good benefits :)

Yep, i have got to the point now where i can shrug too much weight for my grip, my hands always give in firstt, so i'll be using my straps from now on, i find the dumbells give the best range of motion, as you dont have the restriction of the bar hooking ya nuts or arse.