Middle Trapezius
Musculus trapezius (pars transversa)
Draws the shoulder blades back during rowing movements.
- Exercises
- 164
- As primary
- 49
- Group
- Shoulder
- Works with
- Rhomboids
Best moves for it
Function
Scapular retraction (drawing the shoulder blades together).
Origin
Spinous processes of the T1–T5 vertebrae.
Insertion
Acromion and spine 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
Standing Dumbbell Upright Row
Back · Dumbbell
Upright Row - With Bands
Back · Bands
Kettlebell Sumo High Pull
Back · Kettlebells
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
Atlas set · written by hand
Movements with hand-written form cues and common mistakes.