Ask someone in the weight room to point to their trapezius muscle, or “traps” in gym-speak, and they’ll probably gesture toward the small mounds of muscle nestled in between their neck and shoulders.

A certified trainer shares 5 dumbbell shoulder exercises after 55 that rebuild stability and make overhead tasks feel easier.

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.

Improve your upper body workout with 10 overlooked exercises that build more strength, size, and balanced muscle.