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.

When it comes to building thick, powerful trapezius muscles, traditional lifts like trap bar deadlifts and rows often do the job. But for some lifters, this part of the upper back remains stubbornly ...

Four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler built one of the thickest physiques in bodybuilding history—and when it comes to building bigger traps, he's not about to reinvent the wheel. In a new video, Cutler ...