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The serratus anterior is involved in more shoulder movements than most think. It is a protractor of the shoulder. When this muscle is healthy, it helps stabilize the shoulder position when resistance is applied in front of you. When contracted, it keeps the shoulder from drifting backward. An exercise to activate this muscle is easily done with an elastic exercise device using either one arm or both. For more information, check out Synergyrehab.com where COMPLETE HOME EXERCISE/REHAB KITS are available.
Instructions of exercise: With the cord mounted at shoulder height. Stand with back to the wall and hold onto the resistance cords. Now go ahead and put the arm(s) straight out in front of you. With arm(s) straight, slowly push your shoulders forward a few inches (called protraction) and SLOWLY return.
TIPS & & GET IN SYNERGY: When pushing through the shoulders, your chest should hollow. The serratus anteriormuscle fans out in many different angles to make its connections on different ribs. This creates a lot of fiber angles and excellent shoulder stability when this muscle is healthy. If you think about it, one exercise in one direction cannot optimally reach this muscle completely. To get in Synergy, the angle of the muscle fiber must be perfectly aligned with the applied force. This is the only way to gain optimal firing power of any muscle. Unlike many muscles, the serratus anterior has many connections (along the ribs), so by changing up the angle of pushing you can activate more serratus muscle fiber. So, instead of pushing your arms directly in front of you, incrementally move the arms either upward or downward changing up your arm and repeat the same exercise. Remember to keep changing up the arm angles before starting the pushing motion and gain fatigue at the end of each angle exercised. Remember to keep the arms straight before doing the protraction motion. Remember to push the whole arm out and slowly return. This helps recruit and activate fresh serratus anterior muscle fiber into action and gain optimal Serratus Anterior involvement. Allen Woodruff CEO Synergy Therapeutic Systems www.synergyrehab.com Get in Synergy!
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What is the saw muscle in the body?
Serratus anterior
What is the strongest protractor of the scapula?
The strongest protractor of the scapula is the serratus anterior muscle. It originates from the upper ribs and inserts along the medial border of the scapula. Contraction of the serratus anterior muscle pulls the scapula forward around the rib cage.
What muscle cause anterior tipping of scapula?
lower trapezius, serratus anterior
Why is the serratus anterior in humans called the serratus ventralis in cats?
The serratus anterior muscle in humans and the serratus ventralis muscle in cats are functionally equivalent but have different names due to anatomical differences and the naming conventions in comparative anatomy. The term "serratus" refers to the serrated or saw-like appearance of the muscle, while "anterior" and "ventralis" indicate their positions in the respective species.
What muscles are used front raises?
anterior deltoid pectoralis major serratus anterior
What are the serrated muscles in the chest called?
Serratus Anterior
What muscle raises scapula?
Serratus anterior and trapezius
What muscle is known as the boxer muscle?
The Serratus Anterior - this muscle is abducts the scapula and is commonly emploed in pushing movements - like punching. As boxers punch alot these muscles are very well developed
What is move a joint on it axis example the serratus anterior?
Rotators
Do the external oblique fibers intercept the serratus anterior?
yes
What are the antagonists of the rhomboids?
The main antagonists of the rhomboid muscles are the serratus anterior and pectoralis minor. These muscles work in opposition to the rhomboids to perform movements like protraction and downward rotation of the scapula. Strengthening these antagonist muscles can help maintain shoulder stability and balance in the upper body.
What are some effective exercises for targeting the serratus anterior muscle?
Some effective exercises for targeting the serratus anterior muscle include push-ups with a protraction at the top, scapular punches, and dumbbell pullovers. These exercises help strengthen and tone the serratus anterior muscle, which is important for shoulder stability and overall upper body strength.
