IN THE HIERARCHY of bro-coded exercises, few rank higher than the barbell shoulder shrug. It's an ego boosting movement that can move big weight and (in theory) is meant to sculpt the type of meaty ...

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 ...

Let’s face it: big trap muscles (aka the trapezius) get noticed. As longtime bodybuilders will tell you, the best way to develop these big, physique-defining muscles is to perform standing dumbbell ...

The shrug can be an essential addition to your training routine to help build bigger, stronger traps and shoulders, but are you sure you're even doing the exercise correctly? How to Do Shrugs the ...

Shoulder shrugs may help relieve muscle tension in your neck, shoulders, and upper back. They’re great for most fitness levels and could be modified for different levels of strength. If you have a ...

Big trapezius muscles are one of the first areas of the body athletes want to work on. Some guys develop what we call "no-neck syndrome’—their traps get so big they completely obscure the neck. They ...

The Kelso shrug was discovered by accident in the 1960s by powerlifter and coach Paul Kelso. While bending to move a barbell, he felt his traps work in a new way, and he decided to explore it. By ...

Building bigger shoulders is more about proper form, range of motion, and maximum tension—and far less about lifting super heavy. Exercise scientist Mike Israetel, PhD, of Renaissance Periodization, ...

The human body can reveal a plethora of information. One intriguing gesture that often captures our attention is the shoulder shrug. While it may seem innocuous, shoulder shrugs can hold subtle cues ...

ONE OF THE most abused exercises in strength training is also one of the simplest. The shrug is about as straightforward as a movement can get: Hold weight, raise weight, lower weight, repeat. But ...