Exercises that primarily work the Upper Trapezius(3 exercises)
The Smith machine shrug is an isolation exercise that targets the upper trapezius. The fixed bar path provides stability and is excellent for trap development.
This exercise targets upper back and trapezius.
Exercises that primarily work the Upper Trapezius(3 exercises)
The Smith machine shrug is an isolation exercise that targets the upper trapezius. The fixed bar path provides stability and is excellent for trap development.
This exercise targets upper back and trapezius.
Exercises where Upper Trapezius works as a secondary muscle(19 exercises)
The barbell shoulder press is a compound exercise that targets all three deltoid heads. This pressing movement is excellent for building overall shoulder mass, strength, and power.
This compound exercise targets the anterior and medial deltoids.
The cable shoulder press trains the deltoids and triceps through an overhead pressing pattern while keeping constant tension. A solid brace and controlled path keep the shoulders happy.
The machine hammer shoulder press is a compound exercise that targets the anterior and medial deltoids. The machine provides stability and controlled movement, making it excellent for shoulder mass.
The seated shoulder press machine is a compound exercise that targets the anterior and medial deltoids. The machine provides stability and controlled movement, making it excellent for shoulder mass.
The dumbbell Arnold press is a compound shoulder exercise that targets all three deltoid heads with a unique rotation. This movement is excellent for building shoulder mass and strength.
The dumbbell shoulder press is a compound exercise that targets all three deltoid heads. This movement is excellent for building shoulder mass and strength.
The seated barbell behind the neck shoulder press is a compound exercise that targets the deltoids with the bar behind the head. This movement requires good shoulder mobility and is excellent for building shoulder mass.
This compound exercise targets deltoids with bar behind head. Smith machine provides stability while requiring good shoulder mobility.
The standing dumbbell Arnold press is a compound exercise that targets all three heads of the deltoids with a rotating motion. This unique press variation provides comprehensive shoulder development.
The seated barbell overhead shoulder press is a compound exercise that targets the anterior and medial deltoids. The seated position provides stability and is excellent for building shoulder mass.
The barbell behind the neck shoulder press is a compound exercise that targets the lateral and posterior deltoids with the bar positioned behind the head. This variation requires good shoulder mobility and is excellent for building shoulder mass.
The seated Smith machine shoulder press is a compound exercise that targets all three deltoid heads with a fixed bar path. The seated position with back support provides stability for heavy loading, making it excellent for building shoulder mass and strength.
The Smith machine upright row is a compound exercise that targets the medial deltoids and upper traps. The fixed bar path provides stability and is excellent for shoulder development.
The barbell upright row targets the lateral delts and upper traps, but going too high can irritate shoulders for some lifters. Use a moderate grip and stop around lower-chest height if needed.
The barbell clean deadlift reinforces the clean start position and first pull. It trains leg drive, back rigidity, and a close bar path to build strength that carries over to Olympic lifting.
The dumbbell stiff leg deadlift is a compound exercise that targets the hamstrings and glutes. This movement emphasizes hamstring stretch and is excellent for building posterior chain strength.
The dumbbell Romanian deadlift is a compound exercise that targets the hamstrings and glutes. This hip hinge movement is excellent for building posterior chain strength and developing overall lower body mass.
The barbell Romanian deadlift (RDL) is a hip-hinge that emphasizes the hamstrings and glutes while training the back to stay rigid. The goal is controlled tension and a deep hamstring stretch, not touching the floor.
Exercises where Upper Trapezius works as a secondary muscle(19 exercises)
The barbell shoulder press is a compound exercise that targets all three deltoid heads. This pressing movement is excellent for building overall shoulder mass, strength, and power.
This compound exercise targets the anterior and medial deltoids.
The cable shoulder press trains the deltoids and triceps through an overhead pressing pattern while keeping constant tension. A solid brace and controlled path keep the shoulders happy.
The machine hammer shoulder press is a compound exercise that targets the anterior and medial deltoids. The machine provides stability and controlled movement, making it excellent for shoulder mass.
The seated shoulder press machine is a compound exercise that targets the anterior and medial deltoids. The machine provides stability and controlled movement, making it excellent for shoulder mass.
The dumbbell Arnold press is a compound shoulder exercise that targets all three deltoid heads with a unique rotation. This movement is excellent for building shoulder mass and strength.
The dumbbell shoulder press is a compound exercise that targets all three deltoid heads. This movement is excellent for building shoulder mass and strength.
The seated barbell behind the neck shoulder press is a compound exercise that targets the deltoids with the bar behind the head. This movement requires good shoulder mobility and is excellent for building shoulder mass.
This compound exercise targets deltoids with bar behind head. Smith machine provides stability while requiring good shoulder mobility.
The standing dumbbell Arnold press is a compound exercise that targets all three heads of the deltoids with a rotating motion. This unique press variation provides comprehensive shoulder development.
The seated barbell overhead shoulder press is a compound exercise that targets the anterior and medial deltoids. The seated position provides stability and is excellent for building shoulder mass.
The barbell behind the neck shoulder press is a compound exercise that targets the lateral and posterior deltoids with the bar positioned behind the head. This variation requires good shoulder mobility and is excellent for building shoulder mass.
The seated Smith machine shoulder press is a compound exercise that targets all three deltoid heads with a fixed bar path. The seated position with back support provides stability for heavy loading, making it excellent for building shoulder mass and strength.
The Smith machine upright row is a compound exercise that targets the medial deltoids and upper traps. The fixed bar path provides stability and is excellent for shoulder development.
The barbell upright row targets the lateral delts and upper traps, but going too high can irritate shoulders for some lifters. Use a moderate grip and stop around lower-chest height if needed.
The barbell clean deadlift reinforces the clean start position and first pull. It trains leg drive, back rigidity, and a close bar path to build strength that carries over to Olympic lifting.
The dumbbell stiff leg deadlift is a compound exercise that targets the hamstrings and glutes. This movement emphasizes hamstring stretch and is excellent for building posterior chain strength.
The dumbbell Romanian deadlift is a compound exercise that targets the hamstrings and glutes. This hip hinge movement is excellent for building posterior chain strength and developing overall lower body mass.
The barbell Romanian deadlift (RDL) is a hip-hinge that emphasizes the hamstrings and glutes while training the back to stay rigid. The goal is controlled tension and a deep hamstring stretch, not touching the floor.
