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Traps

Training

Tip: The Missing Trap-Building Exercises

You need more than shrugs for big traps. Add one of these four movements to your list.

by Lee Boyce | November 7, 2017August 18, 2019
August 18
Training

Tip: A Smarter Way to Build Your Neck & Traps

Build and strengthen your yoke, without risking injury. Here's how.
Tips, Training, Traps
Dr John Rusin August 18
July 1
Training

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.
Exercise Coaching, Shoulders, Tips, Traps
Tim Henriques July 1
June 8
Training

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.
Abs, Exercise Coaching, Traps
Eric Bach June 8
April 26
Training

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.
Bodybuilding, Tips, Training, Traps
Paul Carter April 26
September 10
Training

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.
Abs, Bodybuilding, Calves, Training, Traps
Christian Thibaudeau September 10
April 15
Training

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.
Bodybuilding, Powerlifting & Strength, Training, Traps
Paul Carter April 15
August 8
Training

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.
Powerlifting & Strength, Training, Traps
Lee Boyce August 8
June 4
Training

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.
Powerlifting & Strength, Training, Traps
Christian Thibaudeau June 4
December 6
Training

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.
Deadlift, Training, Traps
Ben Bruno December 6
November 27
Training

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?
Training, Traps
Eirik Sandvik November 27
September 7
Training

Total Trap Training

Add slabs of muscle to your upper back and improve your presses with these unconventional trap exercises.
Bodybuilding, Training, Traps
Joe Giandonato September 7
February 16
Training

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.
Bodybuilding, Shoulders, Training, Traps
Bret Contreras February 16
November 17
Training

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.
Athletic Performance, Metcon, Training, Traps
Christian Thibaudeau November 17
July 28
Training

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.
Bodybuilding, Powerlifting & Strength, Training, Traps
Mike Robertson July 28
April 18
Training

Debunking Exercise Myths - Part 2

Five common workout beliefs that are just plain wrong… if you know how to train.
Abs, Bench Press, Overhead Press, Training, Traps
Eric Cressey April 18
November 15
Training

The Power Look

How to build powerful traps that perform as good as they look.
Bodybuilding, Training, Traps
Christian Thibaudeau November 15
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