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Erector Spinae

Musculus erector spinae

Erector Spinae (Musculus erector spinae)

A muscle group running along the spine; keeps the trunk upright and controls forward bending.

Function
Spinal extension and maintenance of upright posture.
Origin
Sacrum, iliac crest and the lower vertebrae.
Insertion
Extends up to the ribs, vertebrae and the mastoid process.

How this muscle is trained

Erector Spinae is worked as the primary target in 0 of the 29 exercises listed here, and as a supporting muscle in the rest. The equipment those exercises use: Barbell, Cable Machine, Bodyweight, Other, Exercise Ball, Body Only.

Synergists / Antagonists

Exercises that train this muscle

Gym exercises for this muscle

Atlas Stone TrainerAtlas Stone TrainerOtherAtlas StonesAtlas StonesOtherAxle DeadliftAxle DeadliftOtherBarbell DeadliftBarbell DeadliftBarbellCat StretchCat StretchChild's PoseChild's PoseCrossover Reverse LungeCrossover Reverse LungeDancer's StretchDancer's StretchDeadlift with BandsDeadlift with BandsBarbellDeadlift with ChainsDeadlift with ChainsBarbellDeficit DeadliftDeficit DeadliftBarbellHug A BallHug A BallExercise BallHug Knees To ChestHug Knees To ChestHyperextensions (Back Extensions)Hyperextensions (Back Extensions)OtherHyperextensions With No Hyperextension BenchHyperextensions With No Hyperextension BenchBody OnlyKeg LoadKeg LoadOtherLower Back-SMRLower Back-SMRFoam RollPelvic Tilt Into BridgePelvic Tilt Into BridgePyramidPyramidExercise BallRack Pull with BandsRack Pull with BandsBarbellRack PullsRack PullsBarbellReverse Band DeadliftReverse Band DeadliftBarbellSeated Good MorningsSeated Good MorningsBarbellStanding Pelvic TiltStanding Pelvic Tilt
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