Bigger Traps with Exercise Combo Rack Pulls and Shrugs By Tuan Tran

[punisher00109]

i can tell its bulking season huh?>

[azz05]

Thanks for the tips. Keep up the heavy work!

[simobgbgbg]

man u huge!

[Rohkus]

why does he go all the way down and drop the bar?

[buddhabassist]

Military presses with heavy weight and good form along with hang cleans jacked my traps, but Tuan's right Farmers Walks (with very heavy weight) are great for traps too.

[bball11ho]

loving this video brotha

[apolanco602]

can a fatass like me get in shape doing things at home dont have time for the gym

[roughneckasian]

@apolanco602 90% of my success when it comes to losing fat is my diet. So the answer is yes. If you are willing to put forth the honest effort, disciple paired with the right education, it can happen. Also, when you get in better shape, you reap all the rewards. It's not like going to a job where you do all the work and your boss makes all the money. All the work you put into improving your body, you reap 100% of the results, no one but you benefits.

[walson95]

you have really tall traps , is it mostly genetics? much respect from me, your videos are very useful :)

[christosswc]

If it's heavy enough to get something out of the rack pulls you can't shrug it.

And if it's heavy enough you don't need to shrug it, you'll get those traps to grow anyway.

[luckoftheazn]

another great video!

[Godcaly123]

how tall are you bro?

[atlaswingpasaway]

@Godcaly123 exact question i first had.

[taalactief]

uhm lame. miley cirus music in the back:(

[canuckman87]

You've probably answered this but how tall are you Tuan? You look bigger than 195.

[avatarcollides2day]

yea this really works!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[rmsolympic1]

Yes, gret video and great points: doing all that work while holding the bar does not only what you mentioned , but also hits the grip - provided, of course, there is little or no use of straps - let alone gives all of the major muscle groups lots of time under dynamic tension.

[BBOYxREDRUMx]

Keeping it natural and working out without using any drugs? Supplements? Powdered proteins? Man you really are the best.

[roughneckasian]

@BBOYxREDRUMx Natural means the non use of any kind of illegal performence enhancing drugs. As for otc or over the counter supplements, I do use a few like a multi vit, BCAA's, whey protein. But still, if I can get it from food first, then I will try.

[Ikiendangi]

A duma bang kieu....hair style.

[middguy]

great vid and good look with the nationals

[thekingofoakland]

2:59 LMAO at Tuan listening to Miley Cyrus while he lifts hahahahah

[submelon8]

good job bro, hows your cardio going?

[MintyyZ]

You got a little chubby in here D:

[Ikiendangi]

That's the real asian hair style =] dau bo doi lol.

[nhianho]

@Ikiendangi he's not Vietcong

[TommyWaters]

Good job man. I've learned a nice amount of things that I have already or plan to incorporate into my training from your videos. Still a beginner, but I think I've learned more a lot faster than some either newbies simply by getting informal advice from people like yourself.

[Adgang123]

Agreed with MrBlitzinator.

[MrBlitzinator]

what happned to your abs they used to be good

[lvarmy2lt]

Shit, that's a lot of weight. Keep up the great work man.

[unkadav]

Hi Tuan Tran-

You are a great athlete and a smart trainer. I really admire the good energy you bring to the table! Are you taking on personal training clients? If so what are the particulars?

Thanks

David

[jfeldkam]

hey, ive always been skinny and wanted to put on muscle im getting stronger, but im having trouble really putting on size any suggestions on what i can do lifting to help i eat healthy and as much as possible to gain weight the muscle is just being a hard gainer. thanks for your time

[dre311w]

yessssssss, the vid length is 420, thats what im talkin bout

[t0nyxt]

hey tuan, you got huge! do you do low reps for bulking or just 10-12?

[americanman45]

just wanted to start by saying that ur videos are great and very helpful. i think ur approach to lifting and to life in general is very admirable. i was just wondering what additional exercises u do for traps? i have decent girth in my traps but am looking to build some height as well.

Thanks and keep up the good work

[BodybuildingCollege]

check your messages re link with fitness britain?

[strongsick286]

thats cool

me my self im doing bodybuilding now like half the weight i use for powerlifting and i do more sets to fail and also good luck 2011

[4ndy123]

hey the last video i watched of your was ages ago ( the 400metre sprints i think) you added loads of mass since then. i take it your bulking?

[PedroConquersAll]

good luck in 2011

[n1ckage]

Hey man nice work :) I really like your physique (no homo)

Anyway I was just wondering how your body building workouts differ from your power lifting workouts and whether the two compliment one an another?

Thanks :)

[wrigleyx]

you should work for compet at Mr Olympia! awesome arms and shoulders, remind me Mr Levrone. You have a really good physic :)

[dragonstorm83]

@getswolenig it would be insane if her were short, but I don't know how tall he is.

[xsaranah]

oh Baby I love You,are you very sexy

[polishmysac]

how many calories do you eat when you want to cut down and how long does it take you to get to you competition weight?

[abcborgess]

Dude u got bigger

[ChaZIPeh]

Hi i've been workin out for 2 years and my stomach is flat but still got no full six pack.. How do i get a stomach like yours ?

[12345jonty]

get a haircut

[WeHaveNoUsername]

tuan, do u have a facebook fan page?

[thatdashit]

Hey man im a big Fan, im a Teen Bodybuilder.. Your in amazing shape and have the ideal body that i want. If you can it would be amazing if u could critique my physique .

You inspire me.

Thanks

-R.Domingo

Ill leave a video response so u can check me out.

Im lean but need the mass .* Help *

[StevenSWM]

Can you really persue competitive bodybuilding while doing powerlifting? Doesn't powerlifting, while making you stronger and more muscular, also create inbalance in the physique that bodybuilders need to have? Won't it throw off your symmetry and correct proportions? Doesn't it rid you of the "V" taper waistline that you'll desperately need to compete? Am I wrong?

[Skyprey]

Whats happend to your arm, it looks lile you got a bad roadburn and actual burn of some sort?

[roughneckasian]

@Skyprey Flag football. landed a few times why diving for the football. nothing serious, just alittle brusing

[KillerMuscleClub]

You can do it Tuan!!! go destroy those National Records!!!

[ic3iii]

Goodluck with the powerlifting and your other goals in 2011, I'm just wondering what is your bodyfat right now ~10%?

[howrx1]

oh Tuan! how long you have been stop working out? the other video of you are so different.

[Flexmeister]

you are looking as awesome as ever Tron

[the777brian]

wtf i would expect you to have abs O.o weird enought

[jacob101617]

@the777brian hes on off season he needs the calories to build strength

[PAJAY11]

you're very creative tuan great job

[mojo66775]

hey tuan

i think you have the best NATURAL body ive ever seen;)

can u post your FULL back and chest workout please?!

[nestnnnn]

Are you planning to film a full workout? Or at least all your exercises you do per muscle group?

[glamboy1]

Looking awsome!!! the delts and the Biceps split looking HUGE!!!! And yeah those calves ripped the socks bro!!!!

[juukyuu7666]

thanks for the video tuan. saw calves bulge out of the socks, sick work.

[jlinteris]

Rack pulls with shrugs. So simple yet seems so effective. Why didn't I think of that? Trying it next back day. Cool vid.

[markgoffeney]

can you give me a quick low down on attaining that perfectly straight shoulder look that you have?

like the straight clavicle look

[PblGunReviewShow]

dirty bulk?

[Norre]

Impressive. I've followed you since your debut here on youtube but haven't been watching your videos recently. Really shocked me on how big you've gotten.

[ninjafuzz]

hey Tuan i was just wondering have you ever had those moments where you have slacked in your training so much, that when you get back into the gym you find that your strength fittness has fallen so far you end up saying stuiff like "man i should be doing better than this" or "i can't believe how far i have fallen in my training".

As you might have guessed thats whats happened to me, so my question is how do you psychologically help your self to keep your mind postive? i'm finding it difficult.

[timsp1]

good stuff as always. Thanks Tuan.

[7stringkid]

are you wearing wreastleing shoes

[Qtrademark]

Wow, you put on some serious size.

[mohamedgaballa]

i'm 63 kg &176 cm what shall i do to gain weight ?

[iranianboy123]

Got the same shoes as you, they feel so conformable in the gym.

[ChaZIPeh]

This guy doesnt use steroids i think, he's clean. He looks big cuz of the hard work he put into his workout. Your biceps are nice man!

[BeatBay]

Damn I cant believe my eyes, how big you are!! do you use hormons or steroids? (no offense, i dont judge people who use roids! its everybodys own desicion)

[roughneckasian]

@BeatBay no worries, there are people out that assume I take black market supplements. Nutrition, over the counter supplements like multi vit, whey...etc and training are my tools, nothing more. No hormones, steroids, GH or any other black market drugs. I am about 194 here. I have compete in many drug tested bodybuilding and power lifting events

Your approach in asking me whether or not I was using drugs was respectable vs. others (YouTube haters). Just wanted to thank you for that

[Lennard5991]

@roughneckasian @beatbay I agree man

[BeatBay]

@roughneckasian In the end it was a big compliment for you, that I thought you could use roids or hormons!!! :) I don't like any black market supplements, but if a (grown-up man) use it, I have no problem with it. It is his own decision. I can't understand it, but its not my body, so it's okay! :) I have a lot of respect for you, for your honestly truth and work! Your comment about 75% clean and 25% junk impressed me, because its the inconvenient truth! Keep it up, I like the path you go!Respect

[BodybuildingCollege]

@roughneckasian

this is an area we were trying to talk to you about through the musclemania fitness britain and training secret natural bodybuilding prog...

[crazykorean2268]

@roughneckasian you are an inspiration. bonus for being an asian. I was somewhat thinking to do steroids, but after seeing you, no roids. your videos are awesome and you are lifting just as much as roid bodybuilders, not hating them for using roids or anything. again, u r very scary person lol

[EctomorphicBuilder]

@BeatBay His body is what i'm going for.

I take this supplement Twin-lab, Super hard gainer Pro fuel. Its 2000 calories with milk, 3 scoops. 110 protein and Creatine.

When I'm 18, I'm getting a job, to have him as an hitechtrainer. =| Right now parents won't me.

[SinisterSkip]

Keep it going Tuan. Buffed!

Some bigass biceps there man

[1LiterMelk]

You look really buff here!

[PCAddictsLive]

What is the name of that barbell? It appears to be bent (notched out) - perfect for shrugs. I would like to look into buying one for my home gym.

[roughneckasian]

@PCAddictsLive I think it is called a chamber bar. And yes! it is a great bar.

[PCAddictsLive]

@roughneckasian Thanks for the quick reply. Appreciate the vids and info!

[NotoriousBMG]

@roughneckasian cambered bar actually.. :)

but that looks like an awesome bar to use for shrugs i'm going to have to try that out

[AaronHoward81]

@PCAddictsLive Cambered Bar

[jackmaggotdude]

you are a hefty man

[exia78]

good luck man and good vid

[CptLlgcp]

I rly love ur vids :)

You have a great body, respect!

[Lennard5991]

btw also a bit fat are you bulking?

[Lennard5991]

DAMN you're getting BIG

[TheBlazingOne]

Loking good, you sure have some big goals for 2011. Best of luck in attaining those goals!

[sabio101]

Yo, asian rambo right here LOL! not even boosting

[michaelzwarszawy]

these are actually like low pulls aren't they? only difference is that you're making contact with the safety pins.

[WHAAAAAZAAAA]

Nice post Tuan!! I needed this post!

[THExxxMEANxxxCRITIC]

You're in your bulking season right.

[cyberusguy]

Hey Tuan, would you consider doing a posing vid at your current size, in the 190s and considering you likely won't get up to this size again? It would be cool to see 'cause you're looking so massive especially the arms and pecs. Hope you'll consider it.

[djbuddyleeconspiracy]

Good vid.  I personally like dips though... Cant go wrong either way.

[ASIANBOYZPRODUCTION]

i like to have a big traps too although my neck is too short so it would only look terrible to have a big one

[acemasta818]

i want traps like that :/

[coskunerdem]

You look like you're in your best offseason so far, well done!!

[Darkstar2520]

what are good foods for bulking on off season?

[yoaznnigga]

you look huge

[nikkonaa]

its a power shrug, if you do them higher up on the rack (mid-thigh) and more explosively you can use more weight, and they really kill your traps to get supersized. and your calves get worked from the extension

[patt507]

Tuan I have a question which has been bugging me for a long time, it is in regards to pre workout supplements, do you use them? Because my problem is i think they power through my calories when trying to increase size being pretty counterproductive

[MrTransformer4eva]

the two months of non posting made me appreciate the fact that you make videos for the public for free. Thank you!

[aaron3299]

How do you get big?

Listen to Fall Out Boy when you work out.

[michaelzwarszawy]

tuan, what do you usually eat in the off season? do you just eat more healthy foods, or just eat whatever?

[roughneckasian]

@michaelzwarszawy about 75% clean, 25% junk to make sure my body gets enough calories. just too hard to eat clean and get enough calories

[BigBozSicenunow]

Very impressive for a natural.

[Bookstop1337]

You're really an inspiration, Tuan, thanks for motivating me

[gamersjourn]

Your muscles are looking massive from the bulking! Good luck.

[ttorzzz]

good luck in 2011 :)

[eduardoq011]

You are looking awesome pal, congratulations, keep up the good work.

Peace