Best Traps Exercises for Strength and Size

The Best Traps Workouts With and Without Equipment

The trapezius muscle is a postural muscle, used to tilt and turn the head and neck, shrug, steady the shoulders, and twist the arms. The trapezius works to stabilize your shoulders and upper back. It is important to keep the trapezius strong to maintain good posture and avoid back pain. Exercises that specifically target this muscle group will add both size and definition to your back, and create a strong traps. Additionally, the traps not only look great when strong and defined, but they also improve your posture and help prevent shoulder injuries. Add two or three of these exercises to your workout to build bigger traps.