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Neck & Traps Exercises: Complete with Images & Descriptions

Develop strong, well-shaped traps & neck muscles with some of the most effective traps exercises below. Learn proper form with detailed illustrations and descriptions.

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Traps Exercise #1: Shrugs

Description:
- Stand or sit, arms at sides, dumbbells or barbell in hands.
- Raise shoulders upward towards ears, and roll backwards.
- Return to start position.

*Note: This exercise can also be done with a barbell.

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Traps Exercise #2: Barbell Upright Rows

Description:
- Stand and hold barbell in hands as shown.
- Lift barbell to chin.
- Lower and repeat.

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Neck Exercise #3: Backward Neck Resist

Description:
- Sit with good posture.
- Loop elastic around head, just above ear.
- Hold elastic in both hands.
- Start with head bent forward.
- Pull head back to upright.
- Return to start position.

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Neck Exercise #4: Side Neck Resist

Description:
- Sit with good posture.
- Loop elastic around head, just above ear.
- Hold elastic in left hand.
- Looking straight ahead bend neck sideways, moving ear toward right shoulder.
- Return to start position.
- Repeat sets to the left.

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Neck Exercise #5: Neck Twist

Description:
- Sit with good posture.
- Loop elastic around head, just above ear.
- Hold elastic in left hand.
- Looking straight ahead turn neck to right.
- Return to start position.
- Repeat sets to the left.

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