Traps

Dumbbell Shrug (Traps) - Exercise Guide Muscles worked: Traps Equipment needed: Dumbbells Instructions 1. Stand with an upright torso with a shoulder-width stance as you hold a dumbbell in each...

Smith Machine Shrug (Traps) - Exercise Guide Muscles worked: Traps Equipment needed: Smith Machine Instructions 1. Set the bar height on the smith machine near the middle of your thighs....

Barbell Shrug (Traps) - Exercise Guide Muscles worked: Traps Equipment needed: Barbell Instructions 1. Stand with a shoulder-width stance as you hold a barbell with a pronated (palms facing the...

Standing Dumbbell Upright Row (Traps) - Exercise Guide Muscles worked: Traps Equipment needed: Barbell Instructions 1. Hold a dumbbell in each hand with palms facing forward and a grip that...

The overhead shrug simultaneously works your shoulder and trap muscles to improve posture.  The shrug is a highly effective exercise for strengthening your back, specifically...