General
yoked
What does yoked mean?
Well-built and heavily muscled, with particular emphasis on the yoke — the traps, neck and shoulders. Also spelled 'yolked.'
"His traps are insane, the guy is completely yoked."
Origin
From 'yoke,' the ox-harness metaphor for the trap/neck/shoulder region; gym slang for developing that area.
Frequently asked questions
What does yoked mean?
Yoked means extremely muscular, especially through the traps, neck and shoulders — the region lifters call the 'yoke.'
What is the yoke in bodybuilding?
The yoke refers to the combined traps, neck and shoulder area, named after the ox-harness that sits across that part of the body.
How do you get a bigger yoke?
Heavy trap and shoulder work like shrugs, farmer's carries, overhead presses and rows helps build the yoke over time.
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