New Delhi, Oct. 11 -- The traps are certainly one of the most popular muscles to work on in the gym. These visible muscles are not only good for aesthetics but also good for posture and keeping the shoulders stable. The trapezius muscle is a large one, shaped like a kite, with three parts: upper, middle and lower traps. Each of these perform different functions and are necessary for the well-being of the shoulder.

Everybody is well-versed with shrugs, hip-huggers and farmer's carries since they work on the upper traps. But what about the lower traps? Ask anybody to name an exercise that targets just them, and they won't be able to. Jeff Cavalier of the popular YouTube channel Athlean X makes a similar point in hispiece titled Best lower ...