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Muscle series: Upper back muscles

WASHINGTON - Most people who work out have a pulling exercise somewhere in their routine - a row, a pulldown, maybe a pull-up ...
Scapular kinematics and muscle activity are fundamental aspects of shoulder function and rehabilitation. The scapula serves not only as a base for multiple muscular attachments but also as a dynamic ...
Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical Solutions for Back ...
The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the body, and excessive mobility demands stability. Many types of athletes—including climbers, cyclists, weightlifters, and triathletes—should build ...
Having balanced and functional shoulder muscles is important for maintaining good running mechanics. Training our postural muscles is essential for running faster and more efficiently, and reducing ...
Background Upper extremity plyometric exercises are used to reduce the risk of injury by maintaining the strength ratio of the muscles that provide scapular stabilization when sports demand high-speed ...
It’s always disconcerting when you hear your shoulder pop or click into place. This unusual effect and the noise it sometimes makes can be caused by arthritis, rotator cuff injuries, shoulder ...