squatting and shoulders/traps

On Mar 13, 12:29 pm, spodosaurus <spodosaurus.DeleteThis@_yahoo_.com> wrote:
> Zarlot531 wrote:
> > do you think squatting heavy (without a "cushion" of course) could
> > help to build your traps just from supporting the weight alone?

Define help. Heck, define build. I mean relative to trap development
from a heavy weight resting on your back. Do your quads grow as a
result of seated calf raises? I mean the pad is resting on your knees
and those teardrop hopefuls, isn't it? I'd call that a rough
equivalent.

And, hey, as compared to cleans, deads, or shrugs, no.

> Squats are pretty much one of those 'total body' exercises, so yes, you
> will get some development in the traps from squats.

Define some.

(Did I hear you say "Define as$h0le!"? Ari, let's keep things civil,
okay? )

> You'd get far more from deadlifts, though.

Agreed.

> BTW - If you want a stable and safe bar you
> shouldn't be using a cushion anyway.

He said *without* a "cushion," Ari. Plus I've never seen anyone use a
frigging beanbag chair to increase their squatting comfort. You're
calling a squat cushion some kind of severe stability impairer and
safety hazard?

> Anyways, why do you ask?

BECAUSE MAYBE HE WANTED AN ANSWER OF SOME KIND? Duh.

> Ari

Why did you ask "why do you ask?" Rhetorical.

More importantly (and not at all rhetorical), how's the weekend
shaping up, Ari?

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"Zarlot531" <xyzer DeleteThis @hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> do you think squatting heavy (without a "cushion" of course) could
> help to build your traps just from supporting the weight alone?

Not very much if any. the traps are getting some isometric training effect
but not much.
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