August Muscle of the Month- Trapezius
The trapezius muscle is the second largest muscle of the back and is located over the shoulder blades. This muscle runs from the base of the skull to the mid-back and supports the weight of the arm, retracting the shoulder blades and rotates the shoulder blades. The trapezius muscles is put to work when shrugging the shoulders and any movement working over your head.
The Trapezius muscle, also referred to as “traps” is the second largest back muscle,
located over the shoulder blades. It spans from the base of the skull, down to the mid-back. This
muscle has several functions such as, supporting the weight of the arm, retracting the shoulder
blades, and rotating the shoulder blades. Daily uses of this muscle include shrugging the
shoulders and anything that involves working over your head. The trapezius plays a crucial role
when doing a variety of exercises, especially those involving the shoulder. Examples of these
exercises are dumbbell shrugs, dumbbell lateral raises, or an overhead carry. These are
important because weak lower traps are a common cause of shoulder and scapula related
The traps also play a crucial role in a variety of exercises such as dumbbell shoulder shrugs, dumbbell lateral raises and an overhead carry. It is important to include exercises that work the traps in your workout routine because weak lower traps are a common cause of shoulder and scapula related injuries.
Be sure to check back throughout the month for specific exercises and stretches for the traps!
injuries
The Trapezius muscle, also referred to as “traps” is the second largest back muscle,
located over the shoulder blades. It spans from the base of the skull, down to the mid-back. This
muscle has several functions such as, supporting the weight of the arm, retracting the shoulder
blades, and rotating the shoulder blades. Daily uses of this muscle include shrugging the
shoulders and anything that involves working over your head. The trapezius plays a crucial role
when doing a variety of exercises, especially those involving the shoulder. Examples of these
exercises are dumbbell shrugs, dumbbell lateral raises, or an overhead carry. These are
important because weak lower traps are a common cause of shoulder and scapula related
injuries
The Trapezius muscle, also referred to as “traps” is the second largest back muscle,
located over the shoulder blades. It spans from the base of the skull, down to the mid-back. This
muscle has several functions such as, supporting the weight of the arm, retracting the shoulder
blades, and rotating the shoulder blades. Daily uses of this muscle include shrugging the
shoulders and anything that involves working over your head. The trapezius plays a crucial role
when doing a variety of exercises, especially those involving the shoulder. Examples of these
exercises are dumbbell shrugs, dumbbell lateral raises, or an overhead carry. These are
important because weak lower traps are a common cause of shoulder and scapula related
injuries
The Trapezius muscle, also referred to as “traps” is the second largest back muscle,
located over the shoulder blades. It spans from the base of the skull, down to the mid-back. This
muscle has several functions such as, supporting the weight of the arm, retracting the shoulder
blades, and rotating the shoulder blades. Daily uses of this muscle include shrugging the
shoulders and anything that involves working over your head. The trapezius plays a crucial role
when doing a variety of exercises, especially those involving the shoulder. Examples of these
exercises are dumbbell shrugs, dumbbell lateral raises, or an overhead carry. These are
important because weak lower traps are a common cause of shoulder and scapula related
injuries
The Trapezius muscle, also referred to as “traps” is the second largest back muscle,
located over the shoulder blades. It spans from the base of the skull, down to the mid-back. This
muscle has several functions such as, supporting the weight of the arm, retracting the shoulder
blades, and rotating the shoulder blades. Daily uses of this muscle include shrugging the
shoulders and anything that involves working over your head. The trapezius plays a crucial role
when doing a variety of exercises, especially those involving the shoulder. Examples of these
exercises are dumbbell shrugs, dumbbell lateral raises, or an overhead carry. These are
important because weak lower traps are a common cause of shoulder and scapula related
injuries
The Trapezius muscle, also referred to as “traps” is the second largest back muscle,
located over the shoulder blades. It spans from the base of the skull, down to the mid-back. This
muscle has several functions such as, supporting the weight of the arm, retracting the shoulder
blades, and rotating the shoulder blades. Daily uses of this muscle include shrugging the
shoulders and anything that involves working over your head. The trapezius plays a crucial role
when doing a variety of exercises, especially those involving the shoulder. Examples of these
exercises are dumbbell shrugs, dumbbell lateral raises, or an overhead carry. These are
important because weak lower traps are a common cause of shoulder and scapula related
injuries
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