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Deconstructing Dopamine

In the quest for the perfect physique, hormones often take center stage. Testosterone, estrogen, cortisol, insulin…they get all the glory ...

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The Importance of Fibre for Bodybuilders

The importance of fibre as an essential nutrient is often overlooked and the daily requirements of obtaining enough presents a ...

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Top 40 Muscle-Building Foods

Protein 101 Those of you following any of my programs and / or striving to be a top bodybuilder or ...

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The Fat Loss Pyramid

Key Point Summary: – There are 5 ‘levels’, or stages, you must implement IN ORDER to optimize fat loss. – ...

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How High Body-Fat Makes You Fatter

The problem with body fat is that when you start to accumulate it in large quantities (more than 20lbs), it ...

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How to Ensure Consistent Progression

Worried about overtraining? MI40 Top Gun Bryce Bahm is here with some simple steps you can take to byass the ...

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Trap 3 Isolation


Prone Incline Trap 3 Raises

Trap 3 - Retraction

Retract the shoulder blades first at the beginning of each rep

Trap 3 - Front Raises

Position at the top

    Exercise Specific:

  • Head slightly over the edge of the bench (looking at the ground)
  • Begin by retracting shoulder blades, then raising arms into a high ‘V’ at the top (2 distinctly separate movements)
  • Focus on shoulder blade retraction on the way up, depression on the way down
  • Keep trunk tight to the bench throughout (more chest than abs)
  • Reach for the front walls on the way up keeping arms as far away as possible throughout.

 

Prone Incline Trap 3 Flys

Trap 3 - Retraction

Retract the shoulder blades first at the beginning of each rep

Trap 3 - Fly Portion

Position at the top

    Exercise Specific:

  • Head slightly over the edge of the bench (looking at the ground)
  • Begin by retracting shoulder blades, then raising arms out and up (2 distinctly separate movements)
  • Focus on shoulder blade retraction on the way up, depression on the way down
  • Keep trunk tight to the bench throughout (more chest than abs)
  • Reach for opposite walls on the way up keeping arms as far away as possible throughout.