Posterior Deltoid
Deltoideus pars spinalis
The rear head of the deltoid; dominant in pulling and reverse-fly movements.
- Exercises
- 338
- As primary
- 129
- Group
- Shoulder
- Works with
- Latissimus Dorsi
Best moves for it
Function
Shoulder extension, external rotation and horizontal abduction.
Origin
Spine of the scapula.
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.