Let’s face it: big trap muscles (aka the trapezius) get noticed. As longtime bodybuilders will tell you, the best way to develop these big, physique-defining muscles is to perform standing dumbbell ...

Trainer Jeff Nippard dropped a YouTube short sharing two unique exercises he's using to build his traps—and no, they're not standing shrugs. His new traps routine includes overhead Lu raises and a ...

If the overhead barbell shrug isn't part of your exercise library, it should be—starting today. That's because this movement might just save your shoulders. You see, the classic barbell shoulder shrug ...

Muscular strength and muscular endurance are separate but related aspects of physical fitness. Each element is trained in a little different way, and that's not always clear. This week, I will shed ...

Strong shoulders start with strong traps. These muscles shape the upper back, support shoulder stability, and play a major role in how safely and powerfully you lift. Whether you’re a full-time lifter ...

Cable Face Pull The bench press is one of our favorite exercises. Doing too many, however, can cause a strength imbalance, favoring your front over your back. Over time, you start to look more like a ...

If you have goals of building bigger shoulders and a wider back, training your traps needs to be central to your workouts. The traps (trapezius muscles) span from the middle of your back and neck to ...

If the overhead barbell shrug isn't part of your exercise library, it should be--starting today. That's because this movement might just save your shoulders. You see, the classic barbell shoulder ...