Experts share the best trap exercises to look cut, prevent injuries in and out of the gym, and improve your posture.

Ask someone in the gym to point to their trapezius muscles, and they’ll probably gesture toward the small mounds nestled between their neck and shoulders—but that’s really just the tip of the iceberg.

Strong back muscles can help reduce pain, increase mobility, and improve posture. These at-home exercises can help you start ...

“I like to tell my clients, ‘Where the arms go, the legs will follow,’” Dane Miklaus, C.S.C.S., founder of WORK Training Studio in Irvine, California, tells Runner’s World. It’s not just a verbal cue ...

Bodybuilding legend and former four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler laid out his number one workout for building 3D shoulders and ...

The muscles of the back tend to be forgotten about. People love glute and ab and arm workouts, after all. But when you have access to a resistance band, you’ll find that the stretchy workout tool ...

The retired bodybuilding legend is known for having built one of the strongest and thickest backs in the sport.

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 ...

Working through controlled positions encourages a smoother motion of your shoulder joint, which can help you lift your arms ...

Compound exercises are the most comprehensive set of training to stimulate muscle mass. These exercises engage your whole body, including your glutes, forearms, back, and core. They may include heavy ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. • Strengthening your back ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor and has been writing about health, fitness, and science here since 2015. Beth was the recipient of the 2017 Carnegie Science Award in science ...