Ask someone in the gym to point to their trapezius muscles, and they’ll probably gesture toward the small mounds nestled between their neck and shoulders—but that’s really just the tip of the iceberg.

It's easy to assume pull-ups are all about the arms—but the real engines behind a strong, controlled rep are the back and shoulders. In fact, if you’ve ever tried (and struggled) to get your chin over ...

Shoulders are by far one of the most important body parts to build if you want to take your physique to the next level. I would argue that great shoulders — similarly to a great back — are what truly ...

Strengthening your back helps align your spine and reduce slouching. Try these eight exercises for a stronger back.

The deltoid muscles of the shoulder are among the most important muscles used in everyday life. Whether you’re pushing a lawnmower, lifting a child out of a car seat or placing a carry-on bag into the ...

The reasons to develop big, broad shoulders are twofold. On one hand, big shoulders complete an athletic look and may make your waist appear slimmer. On the other hand, every competitive ...

Your shoulders are an important part of your body to work on strength training days, whether you’re looking for a beefier appearance or just a better ability to, say, shove your suitcase into the ...

Working through controlled positions encourages a smoother motion of your shoulder joint, which can help you lift your arms ...

It’s easy to almost forget we have muscles in our back. We can see and feel our biceps and our abs working, but if we ever get a sore lower back, we often worry that we’ve hurt our spine. In fact, ...