Experts share the best trap exercises to look cut, prevent injuries in and out of the gym, and improve your posture.

Ask someone in the gym to point to their trapezius muscles, and they’ll probably gesture toward the small mounds nestled between their neck and shoulders—but that’s really just the tip of the iceberg.

Back pain, whether in the upper, middle, or lower back, affects millions of people around the world. It can occur for many reasons—from prolonged time in front of a screen, an injury, osteoarthritis, ...

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 ...

Bodybuilding legend and former four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler laid out his number one workout for building 3D shoulders and ...

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The muscles of the back tend to be forgotten about. People love glute and ab and arm workouts, after all. But when you have access to a resistance band, you’ll find that the stretchy workout tool ...

Looking for a new strength exercise that won’t just strengthen your upper back, but also improve your shoulder health too? You should try bat wing rows. It’s an isometric variation of a ...

Kickoff trainer John Gardner says pull-ups work the lats, traps, rhomboids, and arms. - Jump up, grab bar with overhand grip. - Optional: Use pull-up band. - Hands shoulder-width apart, hang. - Engage ...

Compound exercises are the most comprehensive set of training to stimulate muscle mass. These exercises engage your whole body, including your glutes, forearms, back, and core. They may include heavy ...

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The low back is not typically an area that many clients ask me about — until they start experiencing pain in the area. But the truth is: The low-back should be a priority in our fitness routine to ...