10 Trap Exercises For Women With And Without Weights

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Shrugs

Shrugs are a movement patterning exercise to improve strength and posture. You can do them at home or at the gym, with or without weights.

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Farmer’s Walk

Farmer's walk: Top exercise for middle trapezius & rhomboids. Core & grip training. Use weights or water bottles.

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Blackburn Exercise

Blackburn exercise targets the lower and middle trapezius along with the rhomboid muscles. This exercise can be done at home or at the gym without any equipment.

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Prone I & T

Prone I & Ts are also a great way to target the trapezius and reduce shoulder curvature and muscle tightness.

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Wall Push-Ups

Wall push-ups are also great for strengthening the middle trapezius, latissimus dorsi, chest, and arms. You can do this exercise at home or at the gym.

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Wide Grip Row

Gym exercise: Retract shoulders, target middle/lower trapezius. Check form with trainer, maintain posture.

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Face Pulls

Effective face pulls for women: Simple yet form-focused. Gym cables or home TRX/band. Trainer recommended.

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Suitcase Deadlift

The suitcase deadlift is great for building trapezius strength. It is also good for the core. You can use barbells or water bottles at home to perform this exercise.

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Reverse Flys

Use 2lb dumbbells for reverse flys, targeting mid-lower trapezius. Focus on form over reps.

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Lower Trap Y Raises

Strengthen trapezius with Lower Trap Y Raises: Prone or bench, at home/mat or gym, for better shoulder health.

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