When you think of powerlifters, a few things probably come to mind—massive squats, insane deadlifts, and an almost comical ability to move ridiculous amounts of weight. But one often-overlooked feature of elite strength athletes? Their traps are enormous. Unlike bodybuilders,…
If there’s one muscle group that screams strength and power, it’s the traps. Massive, well-developed traps don’t just look intimidating—they’re a direct sign of serious strength. But when it comes to training them, a long-standing debate exists: Are deadlifts or…
If you want bigger, stronger traps, chances are you’ve been hammering shrugs, deadlifts, and maybe some high pulls. But there’s one exercise that lifters often overlook when it comes to trap development—Farmer’s Carries. Not only do Farmer’s Carries build your…
