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Shoulder

Middle Trapezius

Musculus trapezius (pars transversa)

Middle Trapezius (Musculus trapezius (pars transversa))

Draws the shoulder blades back during rowing movements.

Function
Scapular retraction (drawing the shoulder blades together).
Origin
Spinous processes of the T1–T5 vertebrae.
Insertion
Acromion and spine of the scapula.

How this muscle is trained

Middle Trapezius is worked as the primary target in 0 of the 34 exercises listed here, and as a supporting muscle in the rest. The equipment those exercises use: Pec Deck Machine, Dumbbell, Cable Machine, Barbell, Bodyweight, Lat Pulldown Machine.

Synergists / Antagonists

Exercises that train this muscle

Gym exercises for this muscle

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