yoked
Extremely muscular, especially in traps and shoulders.
Definitions
Well-built and heavily muscled, with particular emphasis on the yoke — the traps, neck and shoulders. Also spelled 'yolked.'
yoked In A Sentence
Origin & Usage
From 'yoke,' the ox-harness metaphor for the trap/neck/shoulder region; gym slang for developing that area.
People Also Ask
What does yoked mean?
Yoked means extremely muscular, especially through the traps, neck and shoulders — the region lifters call the 'yoke.'
What is the yoke in bodybuilding?
The yoke refers to the combined traps, neck and shoulder area, named after the ox-harness that sits across that part of the body.
How do you get a bigger yoke?
Heavy trap and shoulder work like shrugs, farmer's carries, overhead presses and rows helps build the yoke over time.
Comments 0