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Upper Trapezius

Musculus trapezius (pars descendens)

Upper Trapezius (Musculus trapezius (pars descendens))

The upper portion of the trapezius, responsible for the shrug movement.

Function
Scapular elevation and upward rotation.
Origin
External occipital protuberance and the nuchal ligament.
Insertion
Lateral third of the clavicle.

How this muscle is trained

Upper Trapezius is worked as the primary target in 3 of the 31 exercises listed here, and as a supporting muscle in the rest. The equipment those exercises use: Barbell, Dumbbell, Cable, Machine, Kettlebells, Bands.

Synergists / Antagonists

Exercises that train this muscle

Gym exercises for this muscle

Barbell ShrugBarbell ShrugBarbellBarbell Shrug Behind The BackBarbell Shrug Behind The BackBarbellCable ShrugsCable ShrugsCableCalf-Machine Shoulder ShrugCalf-Machine Shoulder ShrugMachineClean ShrugClean ShrugBarbellDumbbell ShrugDumbbell ShrugDumbbellKettlebell Sumo High PullKettlebell Sumo High PullKettlebellsLeverage ShrugLeverage ShrugMachineScapular Pull-UpScapular Pull-UpSmith Machine Behind the Back ShrugSmith Machine Behind the Back ShrugMachineSmith Machine Upright RowSmith Machine Upright RowMachineSnatch ShrugSnatch ShrugBarbellStanding Dumbbell Upright RowStanding Dumbbell Upright RowDumbbellUpright Cable RowUpright Cable RowCableUpright Row - With BandsUpright Row - With BandsBandsAlternating Hang CleanAlternating Hang CleanKettlebellsAnti-Gravity PressAnti-Gravity PressBarbellArm CirclesArm CirclesAtlas StonesAtlas StonesOtherAxle DeadliftAxle DeadliftOtherBand Pull ApartBand Pull ApartBandsBarbell DeadliftBarbell DeadliftBarbellBent Over Low-Pulley Side LateralBent Over Low-Pulley Side LateralCableBent Over One-Arm Long Bar RowBent Over One-Arm Long Bar RowBarbell
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