Upper Trapezius
Musculus trapezius (pars descendens)
The upper portion of the trapezius, responsible for the shrug movement.
- Exercises
- 99
- As primary
- 15
- Group
- Shoulder
- Opposes
- Lower Trapezius
Best moves for it
Function
Scapular elevation and upward rotation.
Origin
External occipital protuberance and the nuchal ligament.
Insertion
Lateral third of the clavicle.
Synergists / Antagonists
Gym exercises for this muscle
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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.