Traps Exercises

Barbell Rows

Compound pulling exercise for back thickness

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Barbell Shrugs

Straight up and down shrug for the upper traps. Traps frame the shoulders and make them look wider.

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Chin-ups

Underhand grip pull-up variation emphasizing biceps

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Deadlift

Full body compound movement lifting weight from the floor

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Face Pulls

Rear deltoid and upper back exercise for posture

cable machinerope

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Intermediate

Farmer's Walk

Functional carry exercise for grip strength and core stability

Inverted Rows

Bodyweight horizontal pulling exercise using a bar or table

bodyweightpull up bar

Intermediate

Kettlebell Single Arm Row

Unilateral rowing movement with kettlebell

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One-Arm Dumbbell Rows

Unilateral rowing exercise for back development and core stability

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Pull-ups

Upper body pulling exercise using body weight

pull up bar

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Resistance Band Face Pulls

Rear delt and upper back exercise using resistance bands

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Resistance Band Pull-Aparts

Upper back and rear delt isolation using resistance bands

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Resistance Band Rows

Seated rowing motion using resistance bands

resistance bands

Reverse Pec Deck

Pec deck run backwards for the rear delts. Rear delts round out the shoulder from the side.

pec deck machine

Reverse Snow Angels

Upper back and rear delt activation exercise lying face down

bodyweight

Intermediate

Scapular Pull-ups

Pull-up variation focusing on scapular retraction and back activation

pull up bar

Seated Cable Rows

Cable machine rowing exercise for mid-back development

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T-Bar Rows

Machine or landmine rowing exercise for back development

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Upright Rows

Compound pulling exercise for shoulders and traps

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