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.

Shoulders are by far one of the most important body parts to build if you want to take your physique to the next level. I would argue that great shoulders — similarly to a great back — are what truly ...

Want to max out the muscle growth of your shoulders? These exercises will work the anterior, medial and posterior portions of ...

The reasons to develop big, broad shoulders are twofold. On one hand, big shoulders complete an athletic look and may make your waist appear slimmer. On the other hand, every competitive ...

According to experts, it takes just four exercises to absolutely rip your top half to shreds—so you can start building muscle ...

It's easy to assume pull-ups are all about the arms—but the real engines behind a strong, controlled rep are the back and shoulders. In fact, if you’ve ever tried (and struggled) to get your chin over ...

Capped delts are one of those features on a physique that just stand out. Even under a baggy t-shirt, a pair of strong ...

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. Your shoulders are an ...

If you want to work the upper body, but are unsure which exercises to do, a back and bicep themed workout is always a great stand by. These muscles are often targeted within one routine because they ...

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. It’s easy to almost ...

Leoni Jesner is a fitness, health, and lifestyle writer who has contributed to Byrdie and LIVESTRONG.com, among other publications. She is also a personal trainer, mat Pilates instructor, and ...