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 ...

This simple shrug exercise targets your traps through a bigger range of motion while taking pressure off your lower back ...

Ask any seasoned lifter how to build a bigger upper back, and you’ll hear a range of answers. Powerlifters love heavy lifts. Bodybuilders prioritize high volume. Olympic lifters rely on explosive ...

Ask someone in the weight room to point to their trapezius muscle, or “traps” in gym-speak, and they’ll probably gesture toward the small mounds of muscle nestled in between their neck and shoulders.