Shoulder shrugs are an excellent and easy exercise for beginners to target their upper trapezius muscles. Stand with your ...

A pinched nerve in your neck can be more than just painful-it can cause tingling, numbness and weakness-plus make it ...

The upper traps extend from the base of your neck to ... to the middle of your back and is usually targeted through rowing exercises (think seated cable rows). Compound exercises such as deadlifts ...

Here are the best stretches to do just that: This stretch relieves tension and lengthens the upper trapezius muscle, which can compress nerves in the neck when tight, says Nardone. Sit or stand tall.