Weights to develop my Trapeziums

MOD1966

Hi folks. A good trap workout would even out my shoulder and arm muscle session. Can anyone suggest one to isolate the trap? I’m relatively new to weights but I’m 2mths in and loving it. Thank you!

Retroguy2000

Honestly, just Google, there are so many options, including face pull, db upright row, barbell rack pull, db shrugs, lateral raises, farmer carry, etc.

I find Jonni Shreve's channel has excellent form explanations.

https://www.youtube.com/@JonniShreve/search?query=traps

Theoldguy1

At 2 months in IMO don't be doing trap isolation work. Heavy (for you) deadlifts and farmer's carries is all you need to effectively build traps. Good luck.

MOD1966

Thank you. Found Johnni Shrevi’s feed. Perfect.

kamekura

https://exrx.net/Lists/ExList/BackWt#UpperTrap

Basically just do shrugs. Be it with a barbell or dumbbells or a machine.

Deadlift is a compound exercise but it will target mainly your quads/glutes/hamstrings. Traps are just a stabilizer for it.

ninerbuff

Mine are developed from heavy barbell bent over rows and shrugs. I do a slight lean forward on shrugs.

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