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.

Four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler built one of the thickest physiques in bodybuilding history—and when it comes to building bigger traps, he's not about to reinvent the wheel. In a new video, Cutler ...

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 ...

The dumbbell squat to press, also known as a thruster, is a compound exercise that starts in a front squat position and ends ...

Stand directly beneath a pull-up bar. If you’re unable to reach the bar without more than a small hop, set up a platform or ...

If you spend all day on a computer or smartphone, chances are you have a tight upper body. The reason is simple: When you stay in one fixed position for many hours hunched over something, the front of ...

Sometimes choosing which exercise is best for your target muscle group will largely come down to what kit is available and not being hogged by someone's towel and water bottle, while they superset ...

Deadlifts are a great exercise to include in your workout routine, as they promote strength throughout the body and are a fundamental movement. As a personal trainer, I include them in nearly all of ...