Exercises / Beginner
Traps extensions
- Upper Trapezius
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- Level
- Beginner
- Muscles
- 1
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
Squat down with arms interlocked.
Grab the inner face of your thighs.
Pull up until you feel the stretch in your trapezius area.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Upper Trapezius
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength1
- Explosivity0
- Technique15
- Cardio0
- Mobility35
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