What is the best way to gain trap size

[2oKingJameso9]

I'm off to California with a group of friends for over a week. I havnt worked out in about 8 weeks because of a broken hand. It's all good now but because of the time I havnt worked out for I have lost some size and with the trip been less than 4 weeks away I want to try and make some gains. But anyway on to my question. I really want to increase my trap size because in my opinion they look impressive to have, I know some exercises, shrugs, upright lifts(I think they are called) etc. But I want to know the best way to train them as I have read mixed statements and just want to get them as big as possible in the time I have! So what would be the best way; 3-4 times a week with 8 reps heavy weight or to failure or, every day of the week to failure, you get the idea.
Thanks

[mjw8204]

As I'm typing this, the thread you just started is directly above a thread titled, "What's the best way to get big traps?", and it has 21 replies. Did you not read it?

[2oKingJameso9]

No honest, I read the rules and posted this and I didn't see it then when I
posted, I saw the other one and it was by accident

[BearsKill]

[2oKingJameso9]

I read the other post and I couldn't find what I was looking for anyway.

[SaratogaKid]

shrug with a barbell. very easy, high weight, u can even do it on the smith machine if you want. Dont be shrugging 90 pounds either. If you dont go heavy they wont grow

[Defiant1]

As I'm typing this, the thread you just started is directly above a thread titled, "What's the best way to get big traps?", and it has 21 replies. Did you not read it?

As I'm typing this, the post you just started is directly above a thread titled "the thread you just started is directly above a thread titled, "What's the best way to get big traps? , "What's the best way to get big traps?"," and it has 21 replies. Did you not read it?

[BearsKill]

As I'm typing this, the post you just started is directly above a thread titled "the thread you just started is directly above a thread titled, "What's the best way to get big traps? , "What's the best way to get big traps?"," and it has 21 replies. Did you not read it?

And I posted a picture of a bear trap. What's left to learn?

[J_Bo]

Honestly, having big traps looks cool, but having beg delts and upper pecs really are what make them stand out and look impressive IMO.

[2oKingJameso9]

Wow, some people found that difficult... All I wanted to know was if I would gain better results from doing it everyday or around 3 times a week.

[Nskrd]

Deadlifts.

Not everyday though.

[henrycole]

Heavy deadlifts always makes my trap sore

[Jordan_S]

Heavy back trainin. I don't train my traps directly and they are thick as f**k.

[SaratogaKid]

Wow, some people found that difficult... All I wanted to know was if I would gain better results from doing it everyday or around 3 times a week.

u dont need people to tell you that, just train and follow how your body feels. I train 3 times a week, i know someone who does 5 and still gets great results.

[paulpineda2]

brother i personlly do the barbell shrugs and dumbbell shrugs heavy with both and i have seen my traps grow, id go with three times a week tops, and as far as all the ppl that keep saying theres all these other post that answer all the questions thats fine he missed it you see the title to the damn thread if youve read one and left your advice.. then dont post on this one go on about your bness unless you have nothing better to do all day then sit on the computer and talk **** we're here to help each other out

[captainmo55]

Honestly, having big traps looks cool, but having beg delts and upper pecs really are what make them stand out and look impressive IMO.

Agreed.

And i have found Deadlifts to be the BEST trap builder for me (non-isolation)

But other than that i love dumbell shrugs, and my gym has a shrug machine ("Hammer Strength" - brand, i believe) and i love to slap a bunch of 45's on there an go at it

both excersises do 6-10 reps.