There is no need of an individual having wide and bold shoulders plus a wide sweeping structured back if at all he or she has a short pencil neck. There are body builders who directly train and workout intensely on their traps as they work to develop them appropriately, but for others they seem to miss any kinds of traps completely and their training programs only consists of back and some shoulder exercises in supplying a particular stimulus to their muscle structure. The back and shoulder workouts are necessary for stressing the lower and middle muscle fibers of the relevant traps in the best way, while on the other hand the upper traps could be in the process neglected from the workout of these approaches and this is specifically the portion of the traps visible from a front view, and it is the one which often portrays what many bodybuilders relate with and are proud of.

The upper traps are specifically the portion with the diamond shape structure of muscle and it is mostly responsible for the shape which creates a “coat hanger” classic appearance but only when properly developed. Regrettably, relying on stressing only the upper traps using the back and shoulder workouts makes it less than optimal, and the only positive results can be well achieved through directly targeting these upper traps a you progress to the shoulders. The problem is how to perform different exercises to meet this criteria but this is quite simple.

One good approach is through barbell and dumbbell shrugs since these are the most common types of exercises which target mainly the upper traps. The dumbbell shrug is better suited since it offers a little more kind of freedom as compared to the barbell variation. The later forces the trainer to stretch and lean forward slightly when executing the specific lift.

When doing this remember that you have to follow instructions to the letter. Begin with grasping two dumbbells of any weight of your choice and then stand erect while assuming a good posture which you feel it is comfortable. Ensure that the torso specifically remains in a stationary position while the arms are not used to aid the weight s you lift up, then shrug the shoulders up high as you move them towards the ears but make sure that the process is gradual and controlled. After making sure that the shoulders reach full contraction, it is good to pause and take a reverse motion.

From there, you can do your repetitions since you would have mastered the art. Remember that, repetitions are meant for an extra strain on the muscle and if at all the body has no energy and psyche to continue it would be rather smart to avoid them. All through the workouts ensure that you have perfect form to keep you moving and enhance your completion of the routines. In case of any injury do not push the body further since it might be critical considering that the type of workout you are doing is very involving.

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