{"id":454031,"date":"2022-11-24T14:22:49","date_gmt":"2022-11-24T19:22:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/?p=454031"},"modified":"2022-11-24T14:37:09","modified_gmt":"2022-11-24T19:37:09","slug":"how-to-build-monster-traps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2022\/11\/24\/how-to-build-monster-traps\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Build Monster Traps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Traps \u00e2\u20ac\u201d the trapezius muscles on top of your shoulders and neck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='500' height='281' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/sY183kA9?cover=1&amp;autoPlay=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;posterUrl=https%3A%2F%2Ferickimphotography.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F11%2Fs0004566-1_mov_avc_240p.original.jpg&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;useAverageColor=1&amp;hd=0' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen data-resize-to-parent=\"true\" allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1674852142'><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>How do you build monster traps? Simple:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Insanely heavy rack pulls, or <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2022\/07\/29\/eric-kim-5-plate-trap-bar-deadlift\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"418958\">trap<\/a> bar \/ open hex bar <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2022\/09\/13\/eric-kim-deadlift-pr\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"434550\">deadlifts<\/a>. I believe that any able-bodied men should be able to <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2022\/11\/23\/625-pound-rack-pull-attempt-6-plates-20-on-each-side\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"453921\">rack pull<\/a> at least <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2022\/11\/19\/eric-kim-rack-pull-605-pounds\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"452350\">six plates<\/a> with enough effort.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/26\/eric-kim-muscle-up\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"257093\">Muscle ups<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attempt to lift the heaviest dumbbells at the gym. For example, just see if you could pick it up and rerack it, and then place it back. For example my gym has dumbbells that go up to 150 pounds, and simply lifting it up is quite difficult. For the heavier dumbbells, use chalk. It took me a while before I was able to successfully lift 150 pound dumbbell with my left hand, which has the weaker grip.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Should I use straps? I say no. Even though it is true that using straps will allow you to lift heavier weights, it prevents you from building your grip strength, and your forearm strength, which I think ultimately translates into your whole body strength. 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/64F7D18E-B0BD-412B-81A0-9A1A7883DC35.jpeg?resize=1536%2C939&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/64F7D18E-B0BD-412B-81A0-9A1A7883DC35.jpeg?resize=920%2C563&amp;ssl=1 920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Food<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='500' height='281' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/LvoqPVCO?cover=1&amp;autoPlay=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;posterUrl=https%3A%2F%2Ferickimphotography.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F11%2Fgx011684-1_mov_std.original.jpg&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;useAverageColor=1&amp;hd=0' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen data-resize-to-parent=\"true\" allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1674852142'><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2022\/11\/22\/eric-kim-meat-meditation-beef-ribs-costco-business-center\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"453450\">Costco business Center<\/a>, you can go if you have a normal Costco membership. Buy beef ribs, beef brisket, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='500' height='281' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/EMnwEQ5H?cover=1&amp;autoPlay=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;posterUrl=https%3A%2F%2Ferickimphotography.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F11%2Fgx021682-1_mov_std.original.jpg&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;useAverageColor=1&amp;hd=0' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen data-resize-to-parent=\"true\" allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1674852142'><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Why beef? The fattier the meat, and the closer it is to the bone, the more cholesterol and nutrition it will have. <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2022\/06\/12\/cholesterol-over-protein\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"407278\">Cholesterol<\/a> is a steroid. The more cholesterol you consume, the more muscular gains you will get.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='500' height='281' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/E8cEsO1G?cover=1&amp;autoPlay=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;posterUrl=https%3A%2F%2Ferickimphotography.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F11%2Fgx011682-1_mov_std.original.jpg&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;useAverageColor=1&amp;hd=0' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen data-resize-to-parent=\"true\" allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1674852142'><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Traps \u00e2\u20ac\u201d the trapezius muscles on top of your shoulders and neck. How do you build monster traps? Simple: Food Go to the Costco business Center, you can go if you have a normal Costco membership. Buy beef ribs, beef brisket, etc. Why beef? 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