Laterals Traps
This back exercise mainly works your traps, with help from your rhomboids, teres major and teres minor. Watch the demo video, then follow the tips below.
Rep Range
Hypertrophy/Strength : 8-12||Endurance/Hypertrophy : 12-16
How to do Laterals Traps
Starting from a standing position, hold dumbbells in front of you with palms facing each other. Without bending your arms, lift the weights out to the sides, engaging your traps and deltoids. Stop when your arms are parallel to the floor above your head.
Common mistakes
Avoid using momentum or jerking motions. Ensure a smooth and controlled movement throughout.
Breathing
Inhale at the starting position and exhale as you lift the dumbbells. Inhale again as you return to the starting position.
Muscles worked
Primary Muscles
Traps
Secondary Muscles
Rhomboids, Teres Major, Teres Minor, Infraspinatus, Latissimus Dorsi, Shoulders
