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Barbell shrug problem

lewdog_55 Posts: 383 Joined: 2002/01/23	2002/08/12, 09:40 PM I am sorry to ask this but would like to know a solution. I keep having this problem every time I do this lift. When shrugging the weight up I keep hitting my private parts with the bar. funny as it may seems I would like to know what to do about it. Or should i just be happy that I am that big. LOL sorry about this question ---------------------------- "Imagine what you could do, if you could do what you imagine."
SRZrasoul Posts: 153 Joined: 2002/07/03	2002/08/12, 11:41 PM LOL... maybe you could tuck it in your sock or belt it up. use dumbbells if you cant find a solution with the barbells. try wearing tighty whites instead of boxers, and im serious on that one.
mikencharleston Posts: 1,585 Joined: 2002/01/09	2002/08/13, 08:50 AM lewdog - I'm assuming your question was serious :) but you can also do shrugs on the standing calf machine. You might get some looks but it can isolate your traps and if you still have that problem, .... well then, you really do have a problem.
jbennett Posts: 1,558 Joined: 2001/02/28	2002/08/13, 01:03 PM Don't worry. You're not the only one that has that problem. To put it nicely, I just let 'em ride the bar. That's all I can do. I can't find dumbbells heavy enough or I'd opt for that. -------------- --JBennett "I've up-ed my intensity.... now up yours!" "Pain is only weakness leaving the body." "Never think of how weak you are; think of how strong you're going to be."
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2002/08/13, 01:10 PM You probably have problems with deadlifts, too. I don't think there's really a solution for this... -------------- **_Robert_** Pain is temporary; glory is forever!
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2002/08/13, 01:15 PM I just deal with it. Unless of course it hurts a lot LOL but really just work thru it. -------------- Life comes by only once....Live it to the fullest!
dsarco Posts: 102 Joined: 2002/03/13	2002/08/13, 03:20 PM You might benifit by switching to dumbbell shrugs. That might keep things away from your unmentionables a little better....unless its growing out of your side. LOL -------------- Anything can be done
duketter Posts: 76 Joined: 2002/05/01	2002/08/14, 08:47 AM Try bending your legs a little bit a your knees, I do this and it helps a little bit. Also, my gym just got a new bar that works great. Not sure what it is called but you step inside like a square thing and put your arms at your sides. I know, not a really good job at explaining this dumb thing but does anybody know what I am talking about. It is actually pretty cool and works great. ============ Quoting from dsarco: You might benifit by switching to dumbbell shrugs. That might keep things away from your unmentionables a little better....unless its growing out of your side. LOL =============
dzimy Posts: 39 Joined: 2002/07/16	2002/08/14, 08:59 AM lol!!! Guys you're so funny! Why don't you try the famous those thing thing that the hockey players wear to protect their private parts?? Seriously, you should do your barbell shrug more slowly and then you will think about your private part and you'll probably not hit it! -------------- I need to Grow! So, be Psycho!
lewdog_55 Posts: 383 Joined: 2002/01/23	2002/08/14, 06:30 PM Thanks for all the help guys. I try dumbbells but usually i like to do barbell right after the dumbbells. I will try a figure out something. If i cant I guess I will just go with the flow.
Sempai Posts: 447 Joined: 2002/06/06	2002/08/14, 07:37 PM One word spandex, works great for such things -------------- Never be afraid to try something new. Remember the ark was built by amateurs, The Titanic was built by professionals.
SRZrasoul Posts: 153 Joined: 2002/07/03	2002/08/14, 08:14 PM tighty whities man..tighty whites! ;)
lewdog_55 Posts: 383 Joined: 2002/01/23	2002/08/15, 09:14 PM I do wear tighty whities and it is still a problem. And yes deadlifts are a problem too but not as bad as the old shrugs.
Lumina20 Posts: 966 Joined: 2001/10/31	2002/08/15, 09:43 PM Apparently you just can't be contained lewdog! Try not to hurt anyone with that thing! lol sowwy
Suzis43 Posts: 17 Joined: 2002/08/05	2002/08/16, 04:57 PM Gee, I don't have that problem. Maybe I'm not doing something right. ;)
jnellie Posts: 924 Joined: 2002/02/24	2002/08/16, 07:40 PM i wish i had that problem lol
SRZrasoul Posts: 153 Joined: 2002/07/03	2002/08/17, 07:03 PM well lewdog... STOP lookin at that girl in the tights infront of you when your doing your barbell shrugs! hehe
lewdog_55 Posts: 383 Joined: 2002/01/23	2002/08/18, 11:15 AM Man do I feel like the biggest looser. I knew I shouldn't have asked such a question.
Lumina20 Posts: 966 Joined: 2001/10/31	2002/08/18, 12:49 PM We're just teasin'! You shouldn't feel like a loser
rev8ball Posts: 3,081 Joined: 2001/12/27	2002/08/18, 02:01 PM ahhhhhh. maybe THAT'S why i dont have any kids....... -------------- Michael "Trample the weak; hurdle the dead!"
SRZrasoul Posts: 153 Joined: 2002/07/03	2002/08/19, 07:40 PM Lewdog, we're just jokin with you....hey, whats wrong with being a guy? ya, so, iv got the same proglem as you do with barbell shrugs. Hey, its ok to ask, but its NOT ok to not know...
BloodRoze Posts: 9 Joined: 2001/03/11	2002/08/21, 01:30 PM no i know the perfect solution for that problem, cut off your privates and booyah not like you're gonna use it anyways right? hah just kidding, i am have the same problem and i just didnt want to admit to it haha..oh well...you can pick on me too people -------------- My only Limitation is your Imagination