Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Trap Raise 101
This is one of my favorite drills to do in the gym, especially before a press heavy workout; but it’s also equally crucial before overhead activities (more below).
What’s the one shoulder blade motion I constantly harp on whenever I go on a podcast or give a seminar?
UPWARD ROTATION!!!
Thanks to the real life anatomy chart, you can visually see this action as Noah raises his arms overhead with the bumper plate that puts his arms at a better angle than a regular weight plate.
This is crucial for any overhead athlete (baseball, swimming, javelin, Highland Games, lacrosse, etc.) but also in the gym.
This is one of just 2-3 movements total I will have folks do when I help out at a powerlifting meet that requires a plate and a medium resistance band, and BOOM! 90% of folks will come back and report they hit a lifetime bench PR that felt effortless and ask me what the hell just happened and why that worked so well.
This movement replaced the initial trap focused drill I gave him as he was having issues with what I normally prescribe, which is exactly why we do movements in office!
If you want to see how you can improve at whatever “event” that tickles your fancy - whether that be bodybuilding like Noah, training for your tenth marathon, or simply wanting to play with your kids pain free at the end of the day - I would be honored to help!
I offer:
PERFORMANCE CHIROPRACTIC (which means you don’t have to be in pain to benefit):
@CoastalPerformanceChiro
-My office is in Seabrook, TX (Houston Bay Area)
-Telemedicine calls for any TX resident
-Performance nutrition audits for any TX Resident
EDUCATED MEATHEADEDNESS:
@TheEducatedMeathead_com
-Bodybuilding Anatomy & Meathead Biomechanics 101 online course
-Workout Programs via Subscription (Beginner to Advanced, Hypertrophy & Sports Performance/Athlete options)
-CUSTOM Workout Routines
-Seminar Recordings
-Online Consults (on ALMOST any topic you want, I canNOT legally diagnose you if not a TX resident but still give exercises I would do based on your assessment).
BETWEEN TWO DUMBBELLS PODCAST
-Comes Out Weekly on YouTube
PROMO CODES
Hit my bio link for codes/Amazon approved products list & hit me up if you are interested in a portable class 3b laser that has been a GAME CHANGER in my practice and migraine prevention (gen pop can purchase too!).
@gym_pin
@truenutrition
@rapidreboot
@microlight_corporation
@human_locomotion
STEM CELLS
My office will be a satellite location for the clinic that I’ve done two infusions with and been blown away by results - ask for details!
#traps #shouldermobility #houstonchiropractor #meatheadbiomechanics #sportschiropractor
Trap Raise 101
This is one of my favorite drills to do in the gym, especially before a press heavy workout; but it’s also equally crucial before overhead activities (more below).
What’s the one shoulder blade motion I constantly harp on whenever I go on a podcast or give a seminar?
UPWARD ROTATION!!!
Thanks to the real life anatomy chart, you can visually see this action as Noah raises his arms overhead with the bumper plate that puts his arms at a better angle than a regular weight plate.
This is crucial for any overhead athlete (baseball, swimming, javelin, Highland Games, lacrosse, etc.) but also in the gym.
This is one of just 2-3 movements total I will have folks do when I help out at a powerlifting meet that requires a plate and a medium resistance band, and BOOM! 90% of folks will come back and report they hit a lifetime bench PR that felt effortless and ask me what the hell just happened and why that worked so well.
This movement replaced the initial trap focused drill I gave him as he was having issues with what I normally prescribe, which is exactly why we do movements in office!
If you want to see how you can improve at whatever “event” that tickles your fancy - whether that be bodybuilding like Noah, training for your tenth marathon, or simply wanting to play with your kids pain free at the end of the day - I would be honored to help!
I offer:
PERFORMANCE CHIROPRACTIC (which means you don’t have to be in pain to benefit):
@CoastalPerformanceChiro
-My office is in Seabrook, TX (Houston Bay Area)
-Telemedicine calls for any TX resident
-Performance nutrition audits for any TX Resident
EDUCATED MEATHEADEDNESS:
@TheEducatedMeathead_com
-Bodybuilding Anatomy & Meathead Biomechanics 101 online course
-Workout Programs via Subscription (Beginner to Advanced, Hypertrophy & Sports Performance/Athlete options)
-CUSTOM Workout Routines
-Seminar Recordings
-Online Consults (on ALMOST any topic you want, I canNOT legally diagnose you if not a TX resident but still give exercises I would do based on your assessment).
BETWEEN TWO DUMBBELLS PODCAST
-Comes Out Weekly on YouTube
PROMO CODES
Hit my bio link for codes/Amazon approved products list & hit me up if you are interested in a portable class 3b laser that has been a GAME CHANGER in my practice and migraine prevention (gen pop can purchase too!).
@gym_pin
@truenutrition
@rapidreboot
@microlight_corporation
@human_locomotion
STEM CELLS
My office will be a satellite location for the clinic that I’ve done two infusions with and been blown away by results - ask for details!
#traps #shouldermobility #houstonchiropractor #meatheadbiomechanics #sportschiropractor
