Beginner Trap Exercises
14 beginner trap exercises, each with step-by-step form instructions, muscles worked, and common mistakes.
Battle Ropes
Dumbbell Chest Supported Y Raise
Farmers Walk
Dumbbell Incline Shrug
Prone Y Raise
Scapular Pull Up
Barbell Shrug
Cable Shrug
Dumbbell Shrug
Machine Shrug
Smith Machine Shrug
Trap Bar Shrug
Cable Upright Row
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