Shoulder
Anterior Deltoid
Deltoideus pars clavicularis
The front-facing head of the deltoid; dominant in pressing and front-raise movements.
- Function
- Shoulder flexion, internal rotation and horizontal adduction.
- Origin
- Lateral third of the clavicle.
- Insertion
- Deltoid tuberosity of the humerus.
Synergists / Antagonists
Exercises that train this muscle
- Overhead Barbell PressFree weight · IntermediatePrimary
- Dumbbell Shoulder PressFree weight · BeginnerPrimary
- Machine Shoulder PressMachine · BeginnerPrimary
- Dumbbell Front RaiseFree weight · BeginnerPrimary
- Barbell Upright RowFree weight · IntermediateSecondary
- Barbell Bench PressFree weight · IntermediateSecondary
- Incline Dumbbell PressFree weight · IntermediateSecondary
- Machine Chest PressMachine · BeginnerSecondary
- Pec Deck FlyMachine · BeginnerSecondary
- Push-upBodyweight · BeginnerSecondary
- DipsBodyweight · AdvancedSecondary