The shrug is about as straightforward ... at your sides in a neutral grip. Squeeze your shoulder blades, abs, and glutes to create full-body tension. Keep your gaze straight ahead to maintain ...

If you’ve walked into an old school gym, you’ve probably bumped into an iron age strength sage who tried convincing you that there’s only one way to build a set of big traps: Shrugs.

Lots of shrugs. We wish it were that simple. This trademark trapezius muscle exercise is overrated, and when it comes to a productive shoulder workout ... while also working every muscle of your body.