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    Serratus Anterior

    In this video, Greg Chaplain from Chaplain Performance discusses the serratus anterior muscle, focusing on its anatomy, functions, and exercises to strengthen it. The serratus anterior, a key shoulder stabilizer, attaches from the underside of the shoulder blade to the ribs. It plays a crucial role in protracting and upward rotating the scapula, which is vital for shoulder health and function. Key points covered in the video: Anatomy and Functions: The serratus anterior starts under the shoulder blade and wraps

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    Serratus Anterior Exercise | Vol#1

    Serratus Anterior

    In this video, Aiden Smith from Silicon Valley V Comm demonstrates a regressed exercise for strengthening the anterior serratus muscle, which is often recommended for individuals with scapula winging, tilting, or both. The exercise involves the following steps: Setup: Use a flat bench, therapy bench, or massage table. Lighter weights are recommended to start, typically around eight or ten pounds, depending on the individual’s size and strength. Execution: Lie back on the bench and relax your scapula (shoulder blades) against

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    Best Exercises for the Serratus Anterior

    Serratus Anterior

    In this video, Lee Hayward, a muscle building coach, addresses a question from Christopher about exercises targeting the serratus muscles. He explains that while serratus muscles are small stabilizers on the torso’s side and not a primary muscle group like chest or legs, they can still be developed with specific exercises. Lee highlights that most major compound exercises indirectly work these smaller muscles, but for direct serratus activation, certain movements are more effective. He emphasizes the role of serratus muscles

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    The BEST Serratus Anterior Exercises

    Serratus Anterior

    In this video, Arash from Team Prehab, along with Julia Gland, delve into the serratus anterior, also known as the boxer’s muscle. This muscle, which spans from the lateral ribs to the medial aspect of the scapula, plays a crucial role in protracting and upwardly rotating the scapula. They demonstrate exercises to enhance serratus anterior control, divided into closed chain and open chain environments: Closed Chain Serratus Anterior Exercises: Julia performs exercises on her hands and knees, focusing on twisting

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    How To “Sculpt” Your Serratus Anterior

    Serratus Anterior

    In this video, the focus is on the serratus anterior muscle, often overlooked in fitness routines. The serratus anterior is a fan-shaped muscle located over the ribs, playing a vital role in shoulder blade protraction and upward rotation. This muscle is essential not just for aesthetics, enhancing the look of a well-developed midsection, but also for functional movement, stabilizing the shoulder blades during arm elevation. Weakness or poor activation of the serratus anterior can lead to various shoulder dysfunctions, including

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    8 BEST Exercises for Serratus Anterior

    Serratus Anterior

    In this video by Dr. Tony Camella from E3 Rehab, he discusses the serratus anterior muscle, highlighting its importance and suggesting exercises for its development. The serratus anterior, originating from the first nine ribs and attaching to the scapula, plays a key role in scapular protraction and upward rotation. Exercises targeting this muscle can benefit shoulder health, increase shoulder awareness, and improve the aesthetic look of the area. He presents eight exercises emphasizing scapular protraction and upward rotation, along with

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    Fitness : Lat Exercises for Bodybuilding & Weight Lifting

    Latissimus Dorsi

    In the video by Jason Morgan from Muscle Works Fitness in Carolina Beach, North Carolina, he discusses effective lat exercises for weightlifting and bodybuilding. The focus is on developing the latissimus dorsi (lats), the broad muscle in the back that contributes to the V-taper physique. Lat Pulldown: Jason emphasizes using a lat pulldown machine with various grip options like closed, medial, or wide grips. He suggests a three-quarter grip for balance and effectiveness. The key points are to pull to

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    10 Best Exercise To Lower Lats workout (V-TAPER)

    Latissimus Dorsi

    The video focuses on exercises specifically targeting the lower latissimus dorsi (lower lats) to build a wider and thicker back. It provides a sequence of exercises designed to strengthen and enlarge the lower lats: Bar EZ Underhand Row: Targets the lower lats through an underhand grip row. Dumbbell One Arm Row: A unilateral exercise for focused lat engagement. Cable Kneeling One Arm Row: Incorporates a kneeling position for a unique lat pull angle. Barbell Decline Pullover Row: Combines pullover and

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    Build Your Lats | How-To Get a Wide Back

    Latissimus Dorsi

    In the video, the focus is on effectively training the latissimus dorsi (lats) for building width in the back. The presenter clarifies common misconceptions about lats training and emphasizes the importance of understanding the muscle’s function and anatomy for effective workouts. The lats, originating from the pelvis, sacrum, lumbar spine, and lower ribs, and inserting into the humerus, primarily facilitate arm adduction (pulling the arm towards the body). Key points for effective lat exercises include: Lat Pulldowns: Should be performed

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    Unleash Lat Muscle Gains: Anatomy, Exercises

    Latissimus Dorsi

    In this video, Coach Ty presents a comprehensive guide on training the latissimus dorsi (lats), a large fan-shaped muscle in the back. He begins with an anatomy deep dive, explaining the lat’s origination from the pelvis, sacrum, lumbar spine, and lower ribs, and its insertion in the upper arm. The lats’ primary functions are highlighted: shoulder extension, adduction, internal rotation, and horizontal extension. He notes the significance of different lat subdivisions (superior, middle, and inferior fibers) and their targeted training

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