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Traps Exercises

17 exercises to strengthen and build your traps

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Barbell Rows

Compound pulling exercise for back thickness

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Chin-ups

Underhand grip pull-up variation emphasizing biceps

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Deadlift

Full body compound movement lifting weight from the floor

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Face Pulls

Rear deltoid and upper back exercise for posture

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Farmer's Walk

Functional carry exercise for grip strength and core stability

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Inverted Rows

Bodyweight horizontal pulling exercise using a bar or table

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Kettlebell Single Arm Row

Unilateral rowing movement with kettlebell

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One-Arm Dumbbell Rows

Unilateral rowing exercise for back development and core stability

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Pull-ups

Upper body pulling exercise using body weight

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Resistance Band Face Pulls

Rear delt and upper back exercise using resistance bands

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Resistance Band Pull-Aparts

Upper back and rear delt isolation using resistance bands

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Resistance Band Rows

Seated rowing motion using resistance bands

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Reverse Snow Angels

Upper back and rear delt activation exercise lying face down

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Scapular Pull-ups

Pull-up variation focusing on scapular retraction and back activation

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Seated Cable Rows

Cable machine rowing exercise for mid-back development

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T-Bar Rows

Machine or landmine rowing exercise for back development

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Upright Rows

Compound pulling exercise for shoulders and traps

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