< strong>The trapezius muscle is the most prominent muscle on the back,it can be divided into three parts! Upper, middle and lower parts. The functions of each part will also be different!
Many people only see the upper part of the trapezius muscle and do too many shrug exercises, often neglecting the middle and lower parts. This is a very bad situation!
Good lower trapezius muscle strength can help better stabilize the scapula and keep it in a neutral position!
Today I would like to recommend an action to everyone to exercise our lower trapezius muscles: Reverse shrug!
The main function of the lower part of the trapezius muscle is to sink and rotate the scapula upwards
The reverse shrug utilizes the function of sinking the scapula!
How to do it?
Action demonstration
As shown in the picture : The starting position is the same as holding parallel bars! Stretch your hands to support, then keep your body stable and your upper body straight!
Then lower the shoulder blades (feeling that the shoulders are about to touch the ears) → lift the shoulder blades. Use the movement of your shoulder blades to feel the sensation of your body being lifted upward. Return to the starting position
This action is a good way to "exercise your ability to retract your shoulder blades." Performing this exercise regularly will develop better kinesthetic awareness of your scapula position, allowing you to better use your back muscles to keep your scapula in place
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