The 3 Best Trap Exercises for More Defined Shoulders
The article discusses the importance of training the trapezius muscles, or traps, for both aesthetic and functional benefits. Experts emphasize that strengthening the traps can improve posture, prevent injuries, and enhance overall muscle mass. It also highlights three effective exercises for developing the traps, particularly shrugs, which are accessible and beneficial for various fitness goals.
- ▪The trapezius muscles extend from the neck to the mid-back and are often overlooked in training routines.
- ▪Strengthening the traps can help prevent injuries and improve posture, particularly against the effects of 'tech neck.'
- ▪Shrugs are recommended as a simple and effective exercise to target the upper traps.
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| Publication time | Sun, 24 May 2026 14:50:04 +0000 |
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WellnessThe 3 Best Trap Exercises for More Defined ShouldersExperts share the best trap exercises to look cut, prevent injuries in and out of the gym, and improve your posture.By Dean StattmannMay 24, 2026Kelsey Niziolek; Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyAsk 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. But while those are technically part of your traps, they’re really just the tip of the iceberg.“There’s actually a lot more mass to the traps than most people realize,” says Luke Carlson, founder and CEO of Discover Strength.
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