Salman Khan just shared a picture on Instagram that went viral because of his 'gigantic' traps and well-developed upper back. Before we get into details, take a look at the post here.

Traps are those underrated muscles that don't get as much footage as biceps or abs, but are extremely important when it comes to overall strength, as well as a muscular appearance. Trapezius muscles, commonly called 'Traps', are one of the most important muscles when it comes to your upper back/shoulders.

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Fans are bowled over by his giant traps, and are wondering in the comment section how he built them. While traps are not the easiest muscles to build, it can be done with proper training and consistency. Keeping that in mind, here are 4 exercises that will help you build big traps like Salman Khan.

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Dumbbell Shrugs make for the simplest and most targeted trap building exercise. Master the form first, and then continue with progressive overload.

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