Building strong traps isn’t just about looking good—it can also boost your strength and improve your posture. But here’s where things get interesting. Most people approach trap training incorrectly. Either they repeat the same old shrug exercise repeatedly, or they do not train their trap muscles properly. After analysing research from top strength coaches and … Read more
When you start building your back muscles, words like “renegade rows” and “good mornings” might sound complicated. As a beginner, you might not know the names of many back exercises. Finding new exercises or understanding workouts can be hard if you don’t understand the terms. Don’t worry! This blog post will provide an overview of … Read more
I’ve tried many trap exercises over the years, and I can definitely say that cable exercises offer something special that you can’t get with dumbbells or barbells. Constant tension. With cables, your traps stay under tension throughout the entire range of motion, which is impossible with free weights. The result? Faster growth and better muscle … Read more
I’ve tested different trap exercises for years, and I can tell you that dumbbells are the best tool for building huge traps. Why? Because dumbbells allow for a greater range of motion and hit your traps from angles that barbells can’t reach. In this guide, I’m sharing the 10 BEST dumbbell exercises for your trapezius … Read more
Want to build amazing traps with a resistance band? Don’t worry, I’m here to help you out. After training hundreds of clients, I assure you that resistance bands build trap faster and as effectively as traditional weights. Bands provide continuous tension, which helps in deeper muscle fibre recruitment and more growth trap (the upper, lower, and middle … Read more
Your rhomboids are the heroes of upper back strength. I have seen many clients come to me with rounded shoulders, chronic upper back pain, and persistent tightness between their shoulder blades. The culprit? Weak, neglected rhomboid muscles. These small muscles are essential for proper posture, shoulder function, and overall back health. When you’re weak, everything … Read more
The renegade row is a full-body exercise that targets the primary muscle groups of the back, shoulders, and core while also engaging the triceps, biceps, and legs. It’s a powerful combination traditional plank and dumbbell row: You alternate between rowing one dumbbell up towards your chest while simultaneously stabilising your entire body with the other … Read more
Renegade Row Push-Ups is a full-body exercise that combines a push-up with a row using dumbbells or other weights. It simultaneously targets multiple muscle groups, making it an efficient use of time for those looking to build strength and tone their upper body. The exercise’s movement requires coordination between the upper and lower body and helps develop better … Read more
Scapular pull-ups, or Scapula pull-ups, are among the best exercises for strengthening the upper back muscles and improving shoulder strength and mobility. Adding a scapular pull-up to your workout routine can help you build muscle and strengthen weak spots in your shoulders and back. It uses a smaller range of motion than a regular pull-up to activate your … Read more