WOD: TrapZilla Thrilla

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Build Huge Traps With This Vicious Shrug Exercise

I introduce TrapZilla, cousin of QuadZilla. Read below for some trap-meat development.

Trapzilla, barbell shrugs from massive traps

This Monday’s workout - I pulled out my old go-to shrug program circa 2000 (after my deadlifts).

The Super Fantastic TrapZilla Shrug Set of Doom

  1. Start with a 45lb plate on each side of the barbell. Complete 10 reps. Rest 45 seconds.
  2. Add another 45lb plate to each side. Complete another 8 reps. Rest 45 seconds.
  3. Add another 45lb plate to each side. Complete another 5 reps. Rest 45 seconds.
  4. Keep repeating the process. Until you can only complete 1 rep.
  5. Once you peak to your maximum weight and can only complete 1 rep. Start the drop set process. No resting.
  6. Take off a 45lb plate off each side. Complete as many reps to failure.
  7. Repeat the drop set process. No resting. Stripping a 45 plate – completing as many reps as possible and repeat.

Note: If 45lb plates are too heavy – use 25lb plates. You should be aiming for at least 4 sets to your peak and another 4 set drop set.

WOD: TrapZilla Thrilla 2015-11-30

B. BB Deadlifts: 4 x 6 reps
E. BB Shrugs (pyramid up & down): 6 x 10-5 reps + drop set

Stay Savage, my friends.