Are you interested in taking your trap workout to the next level? The behind-the-back barbell shrugs might be the exercise you’ve been missing. Shrugs, also known as shoulder shrugs, are isolation exercises that target your trapezius muscles, specifically the upper trap. While traditional barbell shrugs are great for targeting the trapezius muscles, but behind-the-back barbell … Read more
You may be training your shoulders regularly, but you won’t gain the strength and size you need unless you incorporate compound shoulder exercises into your routine. Compound shoulder exercises are a great way to build shoulder muscle mass and strength. Before switching to compound lifts, I was stuck in the front and lateral raise rut … Read more
The resistance band upright row is one of the best variations of the upright row that you can do anywhere to build the shoulders and trap muscles. Bands upright row reduce the strain on your joints compared to traditional weights. It’s one of the best workouts you can do at home, but it’s important to … Read more
The Kettlebell upright row is a compound exercise that builds stronger and bigger traps, and rear deltoids (Shoulder). It is one of the best variations of the dumbbell upright row. Due to the kettlebell’s close grip, it activates more trapezius muscle fibers and comparatively fewer delt muscles compared to a wide-grip barbell upright row. Also, … Read more
When it comes to building bigger and stronger traps, there are countless exercises you can choose from. However, not all exercises are equal, and some are more effective than others. The Smith machine upright row is one exercise that stands out above the rest. The Smith machine upright row is a variation of the upright … Read more
As a trainer, I see many clients struggle with rounded shoulders and the nagging feeling of weakness between their shoulder blades. The culprit? Underdeveloped rear delts. Rear deltoids are often overlooked in shoulder workouts, but they are important for maintaining good posture and preventing injuries. Cable rear delt exercises are a great way to improve … Read more
The dumbbell upright row is a compound exercise that targets the deltoids (shoulders), traps (upper back), and biceps. It is one of the best exercises for building stronger and bigger traps and rear deltoids, but it is easy to get wrong. As a result, you will miss the muscle-building benefits of this move and hurt … Read more
The overhead dumbbell press is one of the best upper body exercises for gaining muscle and overall shoulder strength. It is a compound exercise, considered one of the four major lifts defining your strength. It also helps build traps, triceps, upper chest, and core. I usually do barbell overhead presses, but I switched to dumbbell … Read more
You can build mass and strength by challenging yourself with landmine exercises. Landmine workouts are empowering and extremely helpful and should be part of your training arsenal. It is extremely versatile and effective for building functional strength through all planes of motion. You can train your legs, chest, shoulders, arm, back, and core with these … Read more