Anterior Deltoid
Deltoideus pars clavicularis
The front-facing head of the deltoid; dominant in pressing and front-raise movements.
- Exercises
- 338
- As primary
- 129
- Group
- Shoulder
- Works with
- Pectoralis Major
Best moves for it
Function
Shoulder flexion, internal rotation and horizontal adduction.
Origin
Lateral third of the clavicle.
Insertion
Deltoid tuberosity of the humerus.
Synergists / Antagonists
Gym exercises for this muscle
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External Rotation With Band
Shoulders · Bands
Kettlebell Halo
Shoulders · Kettlebells
Kettlebell Pirate Ships
Shoulders · Kettlebells
Seated Dumbbell Press
Shoulders · Dumbbell
Shoulder Press - With Bands
Shoulders · Bands
Standing Alternating Dumbbell Press
Shoulders · Dumbbell
Standing Dumbbell Press
Shoulders · Dumbbell
Standing Palm-In One-Arm Dumbbell Press
Shoulders · Dumbbell
Alternating Kettlebell Press
Shoulders · Kettlebells
Arnold Dumbbell Press
Shoulders · Dumbbell
Cuban Press
Shoulders · Dumbbell
Double Kettlebell Jerk
Shoulders · Kettlebells
Atlas set · written by hand
Movements with hand-written form cues and common mistakes.