Kelso shrugs

[jcp2]

I don't know if any of you guys do these, but they have helped me really pull my shoulder blades together while benching, and that has really aided my setup. The 515 i hit the other day in my single ply was pretty freakin effortless and the best i have ever setup and kept form through the whole lift.

Kelso shrugs are just basically shrugs done from the position you would do a bent row, i use the Chest supported Row so I don't get more lower back work than i need, lol. Not sure if that is the proper name, but it is what i have heard them referred to.

 

[Mudge]

Also called scapular retractions, I guess I should start doing them again

 

[blackbeard]

traps are really important stabilizers..
good idea colon Joe

 

[pullinbig]

we do band pull-a-parts with a shrug to help for the very reason joe mentioned. the bigger the tuck the shorter the stroke in benching for youy guys who arent aware of this.

 

[joshbeam1]

any vids of these???

 

[joshbeam1]

in case ya all r wondering i've been laying low cuz of an injury.... sux but i think i'm slowly getting better. I'm mainly doing all upper body stuff, which pisses me off, but at least i haven't really lost much size. So its not ALL bad.

 

[jcp2]

No, but you can buy the Kelso shrug book from a few places. It is cheap and well worth it.