Old Forum Deadlifts, shrug and anti-shrug

[Prince.OG]

I'm hoping Pavel is available to answer but useful responses are welcome.

I have the habit of doing a shrug at the top of the lift. This shrug isn't as pronounced with 400 lbs or higher but I try to do this out of habit, motivated to build my traps within the lift.

I read Pavel's explanation of anti-shrugging and the importance of lowering the shoulders ( loading lats ) to increase power for the lift and I've felt the difference focusing on this.

 

Is it bad form trying to incorporate the shrug for bigger traps and I'm a limiting my max weight with this habit ?

 

Thanks

O.

 

[Steve Freides]

Omar, IMHO, it's just a waste but there is no harm done as long as you don't shrug until you've fully completed your rep.

-S-

 

[NCmedic]

Omar, Pavel posted earlier this week saying he's signed off for the summer.