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Hulk Size Traps Workout

8 Exercises

About This Workout

This workout is designed to build massive trapezius muscles, giving you that impressive, hulking upper back appearance. By focusing on compound movements and isolation exercises, this routine will help you develop strength and size in your traps, while also engaging supporting muscle groups.

Workout Plan

Exercise Sets Reps Rest
Barbell Shrugs 4 8-12 60 seconds
Dumbbell Upright Rows 3 10-12 60 seconds
Face Pulls (Cable Machine) 3 12-15 45 seconds
Dumbbell Lateral Raises 3 12-15 45 seconds
Barbell Deadlifts 4 6-10 75 seconds
Pull-Ups 3 As many as possible (AMRAP) 90 seconds
Barbell Overhead Press 4 8-12 60 seconds
Cable Shrugs 3 10-15 60 seconds

Pro Tips

Focus on form over weight to target the traps effectively. Squeeze your shoulder blades together during shrugs and maintain a controlled tempo throughout each movement. Incorporate different grips (such as wide, neutral, and reverse) in your rows and shrugs to hit various angles of the traps.