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.

If you’ve walked into an old school gym, you’ve probably bumped into an iron age strength sage who tried convincing you that there’s only one way to build a set of big traps: Shrugs. Lots of shrugs.

Step 1 is the starting position. Stand in a split stance to stabilize the body. Hold a pair of dumbbells in your hands. Your hands should be neutral, with your thumbs around the handles and your palms ...

Fitness Pro Superhuman Troy explains how to avoid common traps mistakes that block shoulder growth. Brigitte Bardot’s death ...

It’s time for your favorite strength class and you’re pumped for it. First move on the docket? Overhead presses. You’ve got this, you tell yourself. But as soon as you lift your dumbbells skyward, a ...

Improve posture, align shoulders, and save rotator cuffs with this effective exercise. Using these exercises, you can craft a V-taper with a wide, round set of shoulders and a more imposing upper body ...

Have you ever felt that nagging discomfort after a long day, or noticed your posture slipping as you scroll through your phone? The trapezius muscle, often overlooked, plays a crucial role in ...

What Is a Shoulder Press? The shoulder press is an upper-body-focused movement that allows you to increase your overhead strength. When done correctly, it can lead to a significant increase in your ...