Let’s face it: big trap muscles (aka the trapezius) get noticed. As longtime bodybuilders will tell you, the best way to develop these big, physique-defining muscles is to perform standing dumbbell ...

In a recent Reddit thread, natural bodybuilders discussed the exercises that grew their traps the most, with one simple movement standing out as a clear favorite from the 100-plus replies: shrugs. The ...

IN THE HIERARCHY of bro-coded exercises, few rank higher than the barbell shoulder shrug. It's an ego boosting movement that can move big weight and (in theory) is meant to sculpt the type of meaty ...

The “shrug exercise” gets its name from the involuntary shoulder movement we do without noticing. It resembles the movement - raising our shoulders a little, and pulling our arms up in that natural ...

Step 1 is the starting position. Stand in a split stance to stabilize the body. Hold a pair of dumbbells in your hands. Your hands should be neutral, with your thumbs around the handles and your palms ...

Akshay Chopra delves into fitness with a focus on innovative workout techniques, effective nutrition plans, and holistic wellness strategies to help individuals achieve their health goals. However, in ...

If you’ve walked into an old school gym, you’ve probably bumped into an iron age strength sage who tried convincing you that there’s only one way to build a set of big traps: Shrugs. Lots of shrugs.