Tip: The Missing Trap-Building Exercises
You need more than shrugs for big traps. Add one of these four movements to your list.
August 18
Tip: A Smarter Way to Build Your Neck & Traps
Build and strengthen your yoke, without risking injury. Here's how.
July 1
Tip: Military Press With Overhead Shrug
For this upper-body warm-up, perform a barbell military press followed by an overhead shrug for 15 reps. Keep the arms locked. Focus on raising your shoulder girdle up and down.
June 8
Tip: Suspension Trainer Knee Tucks
Hook your feet into the straps of a suspension trainer and get in a push-up position. Bring your knees in to your stomach while lifting the hips and crunching your abs. Extend back out to a full push-up position.
April 26
Tip: Feel Your Way To Growth
Trying to build muscle? It's not the exercise that matters most, but the way you're doing it. Here's why.
September 10
Fix Your Puny Calves, Traps, Abs and Pecs
Do you have tiny calves and traps? How about unresponsive abs and pecs? Well, that sucks. Here are the simple solutions.
April 15
Traps Are the New Abs
Every skinny, weak guy has abs. Big deal. Traps are the true sign of strength. Here's how to make yours huge.
August 8
Full-Blown Trap Training
Standard shrugs are for newbies, and they actually don't build the traps all that well. Here's how to really grow some monster traps.
June 4
High-Pull for the Power Look
This single exercise will make you look more powerful and scary-looking in just a short amount of time. Here’s how to do it.
December 6
5 Killer Trap-Bar Deadlift Variations
The trap bar is now considered must-have gym equipment. Here are some cool variations to help you get the most out of it.
November 27
Variations on the Shrug
Shrugs and beastly traps go together like certain high-ranking generals and sleazy MILFs. But what if you've been hitting those shrugs all wrong?
September 7
Total Trap Training
Add slabs of muscle to your upper back and improve your presses with these unconventional trap exercises.
February 16
Inside the Muscles: Best Shoulders and Trap Exercises
Twenty-five different shoulder and trap exercises were tested using EMG. Which ones are the best? Read this.
November 17
Leap Tall Buildings (and Build Traps of Steel)
An awesome program to boost your vertical, plus a twice-per-week specialization plan to build your puny traps.
July 28
Top Priority for Lower Traps
Everyone thinks about upper traps, but not lower. That's too bad because the lower traps are crucial for proper movement, strength, and symmetry. Here's how to train them.
April 18
Debunking Exercise Myths - Part 2
Five common workout beliefs that are just plain wrong… if you know how to train.
November 15
The Power Look
How to build powerful traps that perform as good as they look.