Rhomboids
Musculi rhomboidei (major et minor)
Muscles lying beneath the trapezius that pull the shoulder blades back and inward.
- Exercises
- 99
- As primary
- 34
- Group
- Shoulder
- Works with
- Middle Trapezius
Best moves for it
Function
Scapular retraction and downward rotation.
Origin
Spinous processes of the C7–T5 vertebrae.
Insertion
Medial (inner) border of the scapula.
Synergists / Antagonists
Gym exercises for this muscle
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Dumbbell Incline Row
Back · Dumbbell
One-Arm Dumbbell Row
Back · Dumbbell
One-Arm Kettlebell Row
Back · Kettlebells
Two-Arm Kettlebell Row
Back · Kettlebells
Alternating Renegade Row
Back · Kettlebells
Bent Over Barbell Row
Back · Barbell
Bent Over One-Arm Long Bar Row
Back · Barbell
Leverage High Row
Back · Machine
One-Arm Long Bar Row
Back · Barbell
Seated Cable Rows
Back · Cable
Smith Machine Bent Over Row
Back · Machine
Straight Bar Bench Mid Rows
Back · Barbell
Atlas set · written by hand
Movements with hand-written form cues and common mistakes.