Sit on an incline bench with your chest forward, resting on the support. Grab dumbbells with a neutral grip, keeping your chest strong and allowing your arms to hang. Squeeze your back to pull the ...

Pull-ups and heavy barbells aren't the only way to add muscle and strength to your lats and mid-back ...

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.

Strong shoulders start with strong traps. These muscles shape the upper back, support shoulder stability, and play a major role in how safely and powerfully you lift. Whether you’re a full-time lifter ...