General
traps
What does traps mean?
Slang for the trapezius muscles running from the neck across the shoulders and upper back.
"Heavy shrugs and deadlifts built those mountain traps."
Origin
Clipping of 'trapezius,' standard gym slang.
Frequently asked questions
What are traps?
Traps are the trapezius muscles, a large diamond-shaped muscle group running from the base of the skull down the neck and across the upper back and shoulders.
What exercises build traps?
Shrugs, deadlifts, rack pulls and upright rows are the main movements for building the trapezius.
Why are big traps a sign of strength?
Heavy pulling and deadlifting develop the traps, so prominent traps often signal someone who trains heavy compound lifts.
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