Chest
Pectoralis Minor
Musculus pectoralis minor
A small muscle beneath the pectoralis major that pulls the scapula forward and down.
- Function
- Scapular protraction and depression.
- Origin
- Anterior surface of ribs 3–5.
- Insertion
- Coracoid process of the scapula.
How this muscle is trained
Pectoralis Minor is worked as the primary target in 0 of the 4 exercises listed here, and as a supporting muscle in the rest. The equipment those exercises use: Pec Deck Machine, Barbell, Bodyweight.