Best Trapezius Workouts With Barbells
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Barbells are a highly versatile piece of equipment utilized in numerous workout routines.
The traps, or trapezius muscles, are the large muscle group spanning the upper back, playing a crucial role in many pulling and lifting movements.
Engaging exercises like barbell shrugs can be instrumental in focusing development on these muscles for improved strength and size.
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1. Upright Row
SETS LOGGED1,999,854Trapezius Strength85 mScoreTrapezius
BarbellsThe 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, Weight18reps45lbs28reps45lbs38reps45lbs2. Barbell Shrug
SETS LOGGED1,111,797Trapezius Strength100 mScoreTrapeziusBarbellsThe 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, Weight18reps80lbs28reps80lbs38reps80lbs3. Barbell Behind The Back Shrug
SETS LOGGED117,301Trapezius Strength99 mScoreTrapeziusBarbellsThe 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, Weight18reps80lbs28reps80lbs38reps80lbs
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