Ask someone in the weight room to point to their trapezius muscle, or “traps” in gym-speak, and they’ll probably gesture toward the small mounds of muscle nestled in between their neck and shoulders.

Lots of guys love upper body workouts—but with all the different muscle groups that can be involved, it can be tough to know ...

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 ...

A NASM-certified trainer shares 5 standing exercises that tone and strengthen your back after 60, no rowing machine required.

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. The upper back is an ...

FOR TOO MANY guys, back muscles like the lats and traps get short shrift in training. Not on purpose, of course—after all, who doesn’t want a back that turns heads from behind or fills out a t-shirt ...

Pull-ups demand serious back, arm and grip strength. These five dumbbell exercises target the key muscles you need while ...