Sentences with phrase «middle trapezius»

When comparing both vertical and horizontal pulling exercises, upper trapezius muscle activity is greater upright rowing movements, while middle trapezius muscle activity seems to be higher during horizontal rowing movements, such as the bent - over row.

In practical terms, both upper and middle trapezius display high muscle activity at knee flexion angles of 31 — 60 degrees.

It appears that the middle and upper trapezius display superior muscle activity during the bent over row, while middle trapezius muscle activity seems not to be affected by stability at the hand or seated row technique.

The researchers reported no difference in middle trapezius muscle activity (22.7 ± 11.5 vs. 20.5 ± 10.9 %) between lat pull - downs regardless of forearm orientation.

Investigating the effect of forearm orientation and grip width during the lat pull - down, Lusk et al. (2010) measured middle trapezius muscle activity.

They report a significantly greater middle trapezius muscle activity during the eccentric portion of the lift during the 200 % condition compared with all others, while the muscle activity during the concentric portion tended to be greater when performing the exercise with greater grip width (100 vs. 50, and 200 vs. 100 %).

They report greater average middle trapezius muscle activity when performing the pull - up with a traditional or suspension (58 ± 14 % vs. 56 ± 15 %) technique compared with the towel or kipping condition.

They report no difference (54 — 58 % MVC) in middle trapezius muscle activity between pronated and supinated conditions when performed with a load equal to 70 % of 1RM.

During horizontal pulling, middle and upper trapezius display superior muscle activity during the bent over row, while middle trapezius muscle activity seems to be unaffected by stability at the hand or seated row technique.

When comparing the bent - over row to the upright row, superior middle trapezius muscle activity was displayed during the bent - over row.

This places a large emphasis on your middle trapezius and rhomboid muscles in the center of your back.

Face pulls Targets: Middle trapezius, rhomboids, biceps How to perform: With a cable pulley set to shoulder - height, hold the ends of a triceps rope in each hand.

Research has shown that EMG activity in the middle trapezius is the greatest during shoulder external rotation and flexion in the prone position (think mini-range lat pull - downs, voyeur shrugs, half T - raises and standing calf raise shrugs), so make the most use of that.

Which brings us to the lat pull - down, a highly effective exercise that primarily targets the latissiums dorsi, the large fan - shaped muscle that makes up a big portion of your back, the lower and middle trapezius, the rhomboids and the serratus, while also engaging the elbow flexors, biceps and brachialis as supporting muscles; and is therefore an invaluable tool when it comes to building your back to bigger and better proportions.

A reverse flye machine is a great way to work the posterior deltoid, rhomboids, and middle trapezius.

These are the exact same exercises that target the middle trapezius.

They're situated inferior to the levator scapulae, superior to the lats, deep to the middle trapezius, and superficial to the serratus posterior superior and thoracic spinal erectors.

This exercise strengthens the rhomboids and middle trapezius.

Some research suggests that this lift has great benefits for the middle trapezius and rhomboid muscles which actually outweigh the benefits of the lat pulldown machine.

The middle trapezius muscle appears to produce its greatest muscle activity during horizontal pulling exercises such as the bent - over row, seated row and inverted row regardless of stability requirement or scapula retraction.

The middle trapezius is highly activity during retraction exercises, while the lower trapezius is highly activity in abduction / flexion exercises with the arm at or above horizontal, as well as horizontal rowing.

Upper trapezius muscle activity displays superior muscle activity during the top half of the deadlift, while the middle trapezius displays superior muscle activity during the bottom half.

Middle trapezius muscle activity was maximised during the bent - over row (89 ± 18 %), followed by the upright row (67 ± 25 %) and seated row (66 ± 29 %).

The middle trapezius is highly active during retraction exercises, while the lower trapezius is highly active in shoulder abduction or flexion exercises with the arm at or above horizontal.

Middle trapezius muscle activity seems to be superior during traditional pronated pull ups performed with or without a suspension device, while lower trapezius muscle activity appears to be superior during pronated compared with supinated pull ups.

Overall, it appears that the middle trapezius muscle activity is greater during the start and middle phases of the deadlift compared to the top of the lift.

They report that the middle trapezius displayed its maximum muscle activity during the prone reverse fly at 135 degrees of shoulder abduction with external rotation (101 % of MVC), followed by the prone reverse fly with external rotation (87 % of MVC).

Comparing horizontal rowing - type exercises, Handa et al. explored the muscle activity of the middle trapezius during both the seated row and the bent - over row.

Therefore, the middle trapezius appears to display its greatest muscle activity during horizontal rowing exercises.

It appears that pull up variation and forearm orientation affect lower and middle trapezius muscle activity.

It appears that upper and middle trapezius muscle activity is affected by phase of lift whereby the upper trapezius displays superior activity during the later stages while the middle trapezius displays superior activity during the earlier.

Comparing the effect of scapula motion, Lehman et al. (2004) measured the middle trapezius muscle activity during the seated row with or without full scapula retraction.

Investigating the middle trapezius, Escamilla et al. (2002) found that the peak middle trapezius muscle activity was greater when the knee flexion angle was between 90 — 61 degrees and 60 — 31 degrees compared with 0 — 31 degrees.

The researchers report that middle trapezius muscle activity tended to be greater during the seated row with retraction but was not statistically different compared to the seated row without retraction.

Investigating the middle trapezius, Lehman et al. (2004) compared several upper - body pulling exercises, including the seated row and pull - down variations.

In practical terms, it appears the middle trapezius muscle is highly active during exercises that involve scapula retraction.

Comparing barbell type, Grostad (2013) explored the middle trapezius muscle activity during conventional deadlifts performed with a powerlifting or weightlifting bar with varying material stiffness.

Therefore, it appears the middle trapezius muscle activity is maximised at the trunk angle achieved during the start and mid point of the deadlift.

Comparing the effect of stability during the inverted row exercise performed on a smith machine bar or using a suspension device, Snarr et al. (2013) reported that middle trapezius muscle activity was no different between conditions (99 ± 36 vs. 98 ± 54 %).

It appears that upper trapezius muscle activity is greater upright rowing movements, while middle trapezius muscle activity seems to be higher during horizontal rowing movements, such as the bent - over row.

There was no difference (54 — 58 % of MVIC) in middle trapezius muscle activity between narrow and wide conditions when performed at 70 % of 1RM.

This exercise using resistance band works the middle trapezius and rhomboids at the back of the shoulder.

This strengthens the rhomboids and middle trapezius.

I recommend it to beginners because it teaches how to activate the rear delts and lower / middle trapezius.

These muscles include the rear delts, teres major, rhomboids and middle trapezius... and they're critically important for maintaining good alignment in your body, in addition to being important for overall physique development.

Strengthening the middle trapezius can support the shoulder blade and decrease the likelihood of some shoulder injuries.

Regular barbell shrugs are a great exercise for the upper traps, but when you lean forward slightly you can increase the range of motion and work your upper trapezius even harder, while adding in the middle trapezius.

If you lean forward slightly, you can increase the range of motion and challenge for the upper traps while starting to also recruit the middle trapezius.

... Failure on this test indicates that you have poor upward scapular rotation, which you can improve by strengthening your lower trapezius, middle trapezius and serratus anterior.

This exercise is really meant to strengthen your upper back, especially your middle trapezius and rhomboid muscle groups.