Sentences with phrase «shortened pectoralis»

With its attachment to the coracoid process, also an anatomical part of the scapulae, a shortened pectoralis minor cause by poor postural habits (computer work) will tilt the scapulae anteriorly.

Looking at this situation functionally, a shortened pectoralis minor will inhibit lower trapezius and such dynamic will affect the activation sequence of scapular musculature during arm elevation, as it needs to occur during freestyle swim.

Not exact matches

Assessing the effect of bench press muscle action and region, Van den Tillaar & Ettema (2013) explored the difference in pectoralis major muscle activity between the counter-movement (stretch - shortening cycle) and concentric - only free - weight bench press variations in three distinct regions: pre-sticking, sticking and post-sticking region.