Shoulder
Upper Trapezius
Musculus trapezius (pars descendens)
The upper portion of the trapezius, responsible for the shrug movement.
- Function
- Scapular elevation and upward rotation.
- Origin
- External occipital protuberance and the nuchal ligament.
- Insertion
- Lateral third of the clavicle.
Synergists / Antagonists
Exercises that train this muscle
- Barbell Upright RowFree weight · IntermediatePrimary
- Barbell ShrugFree weight · BeginnerPrimary
- Dumbbell ShrugFree weight · BeginnerPrimary
- Overhead Barbell PressFree weight · IntermediateSecondary
- Dumbbell Shoulder PressFree weight · BeginnerSecondary
- Dumbbell Lateral RaiseFree weight · BeginnerSecondary
- Farmer's CarryFree weight · BeginnerSecondary