đź’­ NO ONE IS COMING TO SAVE YOU

Old School Trap Workout | Results Speak For Themselves

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đź’­ Greatness isn’t about being the strongest in the room—it’s about being the most consistent. Show up, put in the work, and let the results speak for themselves.”

Kai Greene

What’s up, Everybody đź’­ It’s your boy Kai. Ready to get after it today?

Your TBT Rundown:

  • No One Is Coming To Save You 🧠

  • Old School Trap Workout đź’Ş

  • My Final Thoughts 🎙️

đź’­ TBT MOTIVATION

NO ONE IS COMING TO SAVE YOU 🧠

There’s a moment in everyone’s journey where they realize no one is coming to save them.

No shortcuts, no magic formula, no one to do the work for them. Just you, your goals, and the decision to take ownership of your life.

For me, that moment came when I stopped blaming my circumstances. I could have spent my life making excuses—where I came from, what I didn’t have, how unfair things seemed.

But I realized something powerful: Excuses don’t lift the weight. Excuses don’t build muscle. Excuses don’t get you anywhere.

What does?

Action. Relentless, consistent, undeniable action.

Are You Ready to Own It?

It’s easy to wait for the perfect conditions—the right gym, the right diet, the right motivation. But the truth is, success doesn’t come when things are perfect.

Success comes when you decide to take control, no matter where you’re starting from.

Right now, ask yourself: Am I truly owning my journey? If the answer is no, then today is the day you change that. Not tomorrow. Not next week. Now.

No More Waiting—Just Work

If you want to grow, if you want to be stronger, if you want to transform, it starts with owning your choices. 

Every meal, every rep, every decision—it all adds up. The results you’re looking for? They’re already waiting for you on the other side of effort.

So stop waiting.

Stop hesitating. Own it. Because the moment you take full responsibility for your future, nothing and no one can stop you.

Stay relentless, stay focused.

Thoughts Become Things. 

đź’­ TBT WORKOUT

OLD SCHOOL TRAP WORKOUT đź’Ş

The traps aren’t just about looking strong—they’re about being strong.

They play a major role in posture, stability, and power, connecting your upper body like steel cables. If you want to build a physique that commands respect, training your traps with intention is a must.

Remember: Traps aren’t built with ego—they’re built with controlled, focused work. Feel every contraction, own every rep.

1. Barbell Rack Pulls (4 sets, 6 reps)

Load up a barbell, grip it at shoulder width, and shrug your shoulders as high as possible. Hold for a second at the top, then lower with control.
Don’t just lift—squeeze. Feel the traps contract with every rep.

2. Dumbbell Shrugs with a 3-Second Hold (4 sets, 10-12 reps)

Using heavy dumbbells, perform shrugs but pause at the top for three seconds before lowering. This extended contraction forces maximum engagement.
More time under tension = bigger, stronger traps.

3. Behind-The-Back Barbell Shrugs (3 sets, 12-15 reps)

Hold the bar behind your back with an overhand grip. Shrug your shoulders up while keeping your chest tall. This variation hits the upper traps from a different angle.
Posture is key—keep your spine neutral and own the movement.

4. Face Pulls (4 sets, 15 reps)

Attach a rope to a cable machine at eye level. Pull the rope toward your face, keeping your elbows high and squeezing your traps at the top.
This move strengthens the traps while improving shoulder health.

5. Heavy Farmer’s Carries (3 sets, 15 Yards)

Pick up the heaviest dumbbells or kettlebells you can handle and walk with perfect posture. Keep your core tight and shoulders engaged.
Traps aren’t just built by lifting—they’re built by carrying heavy loads.

6. Upright Rows (3 sets, 12 reps)

Use a barbell or dumbbells and pull them up to chest level, keeping your elbows higher than your wrists.
This move builds the upper traps while hitting the shoulders for extra definition.

Why This Workout Works

This routine mixes power movements, controlled contractions, and endurance work to maximize trap development. The result? Thick, well-defined traps that give you strength and presence.

Commit to the work, focus on the squeeze, and let the results speak for themselves.

Workout

Sets / Reps

Barbell Rack Pulls

4Ă— / 6

Dumbbell Shrugs 3-Sec Hold

4Ă— / 10-12

Behind-the-Back Barbell Shrugs

4Ă— / 12-15

Face Pulls

4Ă— / 15

Upright Rows

4Ă— / 12

đź’­ THOUGHTS BECOME THINGS

Champ, It’s your time to shine. Get up, and get after it!

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– Kai Greene, AKA Mr. Getting It Done!