Top Hypertrophy Exercises for Every Muscle Group (thread):
This will include both isolation and compound movements, as well training all sections of a given muscle
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Trapezius:
the upper trapezius is best trained with SHRUGS.
DB or Cable shrugs. Super heavy shrugs are largely waste of time, youd be better off deadlifting
The upper traps are attached to the CLAVICLES & scapula, not shoulders, raise clavicles high as possible on every rep
John Meadows has best advice on shrugs
Use DBs
Pause at top
Moderate weight, moderate reps 8-15
Middle and Lower Traps:
For mid traps, best compound is seated row with overhand pronated grip
recommend 8-12 rep range for these
John Meadows shows a version with independent handles
If you want to target lower traps directly, the Y-raise is the best exercise
Long lever arm means weight will always be light, best done for 10-15