Sentences with phrase «while middle trapezius»

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.

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.

Not exact matches

The upper portion of the trapezius influences the overall roundness to a physiques frame, while the middle and lower portions contribute to back thickness.

During a pull - up, the upper fibers of the trapezius are responsible for pulling the clavicle upwards, while the middle fibers pull the scapula towards the vertebrae.

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.

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.

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.

While the external intercostal muscles are the primary movers of the ribs during inhalation, many other muscles assist with rib cage expansion and sternal elevation, including the rhomboids, middle and lower trapezius, and serratus anterior (5).

Singers must cultivate exceptional strength and coordination in the rhomboids, middle and lower trapezius, and other muscles involved in scapular retraction, as well as the external intercostals, in order to maintain an elevated sternum and an expanded rib cage while singing / exhaling.

Muscles engaged while performing cable face pull: trapezius (lower and middle portion), posterior (rear) deltoid, rotator cuff, biceps, forearms

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.