Movements of the Shoulder Joint
Shoulder Extension: Definition: Straightening the shoulder joint by moving the upper arm posteriorly (to the back). Image: Muscles Involved: Latissimus dorsi Posterior deltoid Triceps brachii (long head) Pectoralis major (sternal head) Teres major Teres minor Infraspinatus Exercises: Straight-arm lat pulldown Pullover One arm row Row (any close grip variation) Shoulder Flexion: Definition: Bending the shoulder …