Let’s face it: big trap muscles (aka the trapezius) get noticed. As longtime bodybuilders will tell you, the best way to develop these big, physique-defining muscles is to perform standing dumbbell ...

Ensure your posture is upright with your shoulders relaxed before starting the shrug movement. 3. Shrugging too high: Lifting the shoulders excessively high can strain the neck muscles.

The shrug emphasizes moving the shoulder blades upwards—a movement we don't typically want to do. It creates a lot of tension through our neck and shoulders ... but keep it high rep to ensure ...