Lower Trapezius
Musculus trapezius (pars ascendens)
Pulls the scapula down and is important for healthy shoulder mechanics.
- Exercises
- 99
- As primary
- 15
- Group
- Shoulder
- Works with
- Serratus Anterior
Best moves for it
Function
Scapular depression and upward rotation.
Origin
Spinous processes of the T6–T12 vertebrae.
Insertion
Spine of the scapula (its medial end).
Synergists / Antagonists
Gym exercises for this muscle
All exercises for this muscle →
Smith Machine Upright Row
Back · Machine
Upright Cable Row
Back · Cable
Clean Shrug
Back · Barbell
Snatch Shrug
Back · Barbell
Scapular Pull-Up
Back · No equipment
Dumbbell Shrug
Back · Dumbbell
Barbell Shrug
Back · Barbell
Barbell Shrug Behind The Back
Back · Barbell
Cable Shrugs
Back · Cable
Calf-Machine Shoulder Shrug
Back · Machine
Leverage Shrug
Back · Machine
Smith Machine Behind The Back Shrug
Back · Machine
Atlas set · written by hand
Movements with hand-written form cues and common mistakes.