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Best Trapezius Workouts For Women

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About

This workout is tailored for effectively developing the trapezius muscles, located at the upper part of the back between the shoulders.

While the exercises themselves remain consistent across genders, considerations for average measures, such as 5'10", 180 lbs, 35 years old for men and 5'5", 140 lbs, 34 years old for women, are taken into account to guide reps and weight recommendations.

The trapezius muscles contribute broadly to back exercises but can be specifically targeted with movements like shrugs, ensuring balanced and efficient development. Individual capabilities may vary, so adjustments should be made for personal progress levels.

Workout 1

Trapezius

  • Cable Upright Row

    Cable Upright Row

    1
    5reps
    30lbs
    2
    5reps
    30lbs
    3
    5reps
    30lbs
  • Upright Row

    Upright Row

    1
    10reps
    22.5lbs
    2
    10reps
    22.5lbs
    3
    10reps
    22.5lbs
  • Barbell Shrug

    Barbell Shrug

    1
    8reps
    40lbs
    2
    8reps
    40lbs
    3
    8reps
    40lbs
  • Dumbbell Shrug

    Dumbbell Shrug

    1
    10reps
    15lbs
    2
    10reps
    15lbs
    3
    10reps
    15lbs
  • Hammerstrength Shrug

    Hammerstrength Shrug

    1
    10reps
    45lbs
    2
    10reps
    45lbs
  • Machine Shoulder Shrug

    Machine Shoulder Shrug

    1
    10reps
    30lbs
    2
    10reps
    30lbs
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Workout 2

Trapezius

  • Cable Upright Row

    Cable Upright Row

    1
    5reps
    30lbs
    2
    5reps
    30lbs
    3
    5reps
    30lbs
  • Cable Shrugs

    Cable Shrugs

    1
    10reps
    17.5lbs
    2
    10reps
    17.5lbs
    3
    10reps
    17.5lbs
  • Dumbbell Upright Row

    Dumbbell Upright Row

    1
    8reps
    12.5lbs
    2
    8reps
    12.5lbs
    3
    8reps
    12.5lbs
  • Smith Machine Shrug

    Smith Machine Shrug

    1
    11reps
    45lbs
    2
    11reps
    45lbs
    3
    11reps
    45lbs
  • Smith Machine Upright Row

    Smith Machine Upright Row

    1
    10reps
    30lbs
    2
    10reps
    30lbs
  • Trap Bar Shrugs

    Trap Bar Shrugs

    1
    11reps
    45lbs
    2
    11reps
    45lbs

Workout 3

Trapezius

  • Cable Upright Row

    Cable Upright Row

    1
    5reps
    30lbs
    2
    5reps
    30lbs
    3
    5reps
    30lbs
  • Barbell Behind The Back Shrug

    Barbell Behind The Back Shrug

    1
    10reps
    30lbs
    2
    10reps
    30lbs
    3
    10reps
    30lbs
  • Smith Machine Behind the Back Shrug

    Smith Machine Behind the Back Shrug

    1
    8reps
    35lbs
    2
    8reps
    35lbs
    3
    8reps
    35lbs
  • Kettlebell Sumo High Pull

    Kettlebell Sumo High Pull

    1
    10reps
    15lbs
    2
    10reps
    15lbs
    3
    10reps
    15lbs
  • Scapular Pull Up

    Scapular Pull Up

    1
    8reps
    2
    8reps
    3
    8reps
  • Upright Row

    Upright Row

    1
    10reps
    22.5lbs
    2
    10reps
    22.5lbs

The 15 Best Trapezius Exercises for Women

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  • 1. Upright Row

    SETS LOGGED
    1,999,854
    Trapezius Strength
    85 mScore
    Trapezius
    Photo of Barbells
    Barbells

    The Upright Row is an exercise that mainly strengthens your shoulder muscles, particularly the trapezius. Using a barbell helps you focus on the movement without worrying about balance, making it an effective way to build strength for activities like Olympic lifts.

    How to do it

    The Upright Row is an exercise that mainly strengthens your shoulder muscles, particularly the trapezius. Using a barbell helps you focus on the movement without worrying about balance, making it an effective way to build strength for activities like Olympic lifts.

    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    8reps
    30lbs
    2
    8reps
    30lbs
    3
    8reps
    30lbs
    Full Video & Instructions
  • 2. Barbell Shrug

    SETS LOGGED
    1,111,797
    Trapezius Strength
    100 mScore
    Trapezius
    Photo of Barbells
    Barbells

    The Barbell Shrug is an exercise that targets your trapezius muscles, located in your upper back. Using a barbell helps you maintain stability, allowing you to focus on lifting your shoulders effectively.

    How to do it

    The Barbell Shrug is an exercise that targets your trapezius muscles, located in your upper back. Using a barbell helps you maintain stability, allowing you to focus on lifting your shoulders effectively.

    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    8reps
    50lbs
    2
    8reps
    50lbs
    3
    8reps
    50lbs
    Full Video & Instructions
  • 3. Dumbbell Shrug

    SETS LOGGED
    2,582,465
    Trapezius Strength
    93 mScore
    Trapezius
    Photo of Dumbbells
    Dumbbells

    The Dumbbell Shrug is a simple exercise that strengthens your upper back, specifically the trapezius muscles. Using dumbbells helps target each side equally and allows for a full range of motion.

    How to do it

    The Dumbbell Shrug is a simple exercise that strengthens your upper back, specifically the trapezius muscles. Using dumbbells helps target each side equally and allows for a full range of motion.

    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    8reps
    22.5lbs
    2
    8reps
    22.5lbs
    3
    8reps
    22.5lbs
    Full Video & Instructions
  • 4. Hammerstrength Shrug

    SETS LOGGED
    261,989
    Trapezius Strength
    97 mScore
    Trapezius
    Photo of Hammerstrength (Leverage) Machine (all forms)
    Hammerstrength (Leverage) Machine (all forms)

    The Hammerstrength Shrug is a machine exercise that targets your shoulder muscles. It guides your movement on a fixed path, helping you focus on your form and strength.

    How to do it

    The Hammerstrength Shrug is a machine exercise that targets your shoulder muscles. It guides your movement on a fixed path, helping you focus on your form and strength.

    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    8reps
    50lbs
    2
    8reps
    50lbs
    3
    8reps
    50lbs
    Full Video & Instructions
  • 5. Machine Shoulder Shrug

    SETS LOGGED
    94,471
    Trapezius Strength
    15 mScore
    Trapezius
    Photo of Shoulder Shrug Machine
    Shoulder Shrug Machine

    The Machine Shoulder Shrug is a simple exercise that strengthens the trapezius muscles, which are located in your upper back. This beginner-friendly exercise supports your body and minimizes stress on other muscles while you focus on the shrugging motion.

    How to do it

    The Machine Shoulder Shrug is a simple exercise that strengthens the trapezius muscles, which are located in your upper back. This beginner-friendly exercise supports your body and minimizes stress on other muscles while you focus on the shrugging motion.

    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    8reps
    50lbs
    2
    8reps
    50lbs
    3
    8reps
    50lbs
    Full Video & Instructions
  • 6. Cable Shrugs

    SETS LOGGED
    234,030
    Trapezius Strength
    98 mScore
    Trapezius
    Photo of Crossover Cable
    Crossover Cable

    Cable shrugs are an exercise that targets your trapezius muscles using a cable machine. This variation keeps constant tension on your muscles, making it effective for building strength in your traps.

    How to do it

    Cable shrugs are an exercise that targets your trapezius muscles using a cable machine. This variation keeps constant tension on your muscles, making it effective for building strength in your traps.

    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    8reps
    40lbs
    2
    8reps
    40lbs
    3
    8reps
    40lbs
    Full Video & Instructions
  • 7. Dumbbell Upright Row

    SETS LOGGED
    1,553,175
    Trapezius Strength
    45 mScore
    Trapezius
    Photo of Dumbbells
    Dumbbells

    The Dumbbell Upright Row is a strength exercise that mainly works your shoulder muscles, especially the traps. Using dumbbells increases the challenge and helps address any strength differences between your arms.

    How to do it

    The Dumbbell Upright Row is a strength exercise that mainly works your shoulder muscles, especially the traps. Using dumbbells increases the challenge and helps address any strength differences between your arms.

    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    8reps
    15lbs
    2
    8reps
    15lbs
    3
    8reps
    15lbs
    Full Video & Instructions
  • 8. Smith Machine Shrug

    SETS LOGGED
    276,643
    Trapezius Strength
    96 mScore
    Trapezius
    Photo of Smith Machine
    Smith Machine

    The Smith Machine Shrug is a shoulder exercise that helps build strength in the trapezius muscles. Using a Smith machine provides stability, allowing you to focus on your form and effectively target the muscles.

    How to do it

    The Smith Machine Shrug is a shoulder exercise that helps build strength in the trapezius muscles. Using a Smith machine provides stability, allowing you to focus on your form and effectively target the muscles.

    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    8reps
    45lbs
    2
    8reps
    45lbs
    3
    8reps
    45lbs
    Full Video & Instructions
  • 9. Smith Machine Upright Row

    SETS LOGGED
    196,556
    Trapezius Strength
    7 mScore
    Trapezius
    Photo of Smith Machine
    Smith Machine

    The Smith Machine Upright Row is an exercise that strengthens your shoulders and upper body. Using the Smith Machine helps you maintain good form and reduce the risk of injury.

    How to do it

    The Smith Machine Upright Row is an exercise that strengthens your shoulders and upper body. Using the Smith Machine helps you maintain good form and reduce the risk of injury.

    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    8reps
    30lbs
    2
    8reps
    30lbs
    3
    8reps
    30lbs
    Full Video & Instructions
  • 10. Trap Bar Shrugs

    SETS LOGGED
    162,404
    Trapezius Strength
    95 mScore
    Trapezius
    Photo of Trap Bar
    Trap Bar

    Trap Bar Shrugs work your upper back, shoulder muscles, and grip strength. Using a trap bar makes it safer and easier for those with shoulder or wrist issues, while helping to build overall strength and power.

    How to do it

    Trap Bar Shrugs work your upper back, shoulder muscles, and grip strength. Using a trap bar makes it safer and easier for those with shoulder or wrist issues, while helping to build overall strength and power.

    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    8reps
    65lbs
    2
    8reps
    65lbs
    3
    8reps
    65lbs
    Full Video & Instructions
  • 11. Barbell Behind The Back Shrug

    SETS LOGGED
    117,301
    Trapezius Strength
    99 mScore
    Trapezius
    Photo of Barbells
    Barbells

    The Barbell Behind The Back Shrug is a targeted exercise for the trapezius muscles in your upper back. By holding the barbell behind you, it ensures your shoulders remain properly aligned during the movement.

    How to do it

    The Barbell Behind The Back Shrug is a targeted exercise for the trapezius muscles in your upper back. By holding the barbell behind you, it ensures your shoulders remain properly aligned during the movement.

    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    8reps
    50lbs
    2
    8reps
    50lbs
    3
    8reps
    50lbs
    Full Video & Instructions
  • 12. Cable Upright Row

    SETS LOGGED
    535,737
    Trapezius Strength
    87 mScore
    Trapezius
    Photo of Hi-Lo Pulley Cable
    Hi-Lo Pulley Cable

    The Cable Upright Row is a resistance exercise that strengthens your shoulders and upper back. Using a cable allows for better control and constant tension, making it effective for building muscle and strength.

    How to do it

    The Cable Upright Row is a resistance exercise that strengthens your shoulders and upper back. Using a cable allows for better control and constant tension, making it effective for building muscle and strength.

    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    8reps
    30lbs
    2
    8reps
    30lbs
    3
    8reps
    30lbs
    Full Video & Instructions
  • 13. Smith Machine Behind the Back Shrug

    SETS LOGGED
    127,074
    Trapezius Strength
    94 mScore
    Trapezius
    Photo of Smith Machine
    Smith Machine

    The Smith Machine Behind the Back Shrug is an exercise that targets the upper traps and rear deltoids by using a barbell positioned behind your body. It helps improve shoulder strength while providing stability to lift heavier weights safely.

    How to do it

    The Smith Machine Behind the Back Shrug is an exercise that targets the upper traps and rear deltoids by using a barbell positioned behind your body. It helps improve shoulder strength while providing stability to lift heavier weights safely.

    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    8reps
    40lbs
    2
    8reps
    40lbs
    3
    8reps
    40lbs
    Full Video & Instructions
  • 14. Kettlebell Sumo High Pull

    SETS LOGGED
    214,648
    Trapezius Strength
    44 mScore
    Trapezius
    Photo of Kettlebells
    Kettlebells

    The Kettlebell Sumo High Pull is a powerful exercise that combines a sumo deadlift with a high pull. It works your glutes, hamstrings, and upper back while improving overall strength and explosiveness.

    How to do it

    The Kettlebell Sumo High Pull is a powerful exercise that combines a sumo deadlift with a high pull. It works your glutes, hamstrings, and upper back while improving overall strength and explosiveness.

    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    8reps
    22.5lbs
    2
    8reps
    22.5lbs
    3
    8reps
    22.5lbs
    Full Video & Instructions
  • 15. Scapular Pull Up

    SETS LOGGED
    246,127
    Trapezius Strength
    48 mScore
    Trapezius
    Photo of Pull Up Bar
    Pull Up Bar

    The Scapular Pull Up is a bodyweight exercise that strengthens your shoulder stability and works on pulling your shoulder blades together. It helps improve your upper back strength and posture without lifting your body high like regular pull-ups.

    How to do it

    The Scapular Pull Up is a bodyweight exercise that strengthens your shoulder stability and works on pulling your shoulder blades together. It helps improve your upper back strength and posture without lifting your body high like regular pull-ups.

    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    7reps
    2
    7reps
    3
    7reps
    4
    7reps
    Full Video & Instructions

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