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 Anatomical Glance 

 The back is composed of three main muscle groups. The trapezius traps, latissimus dorsi back and spinal erectors lower back. The trapezius are located originating from your neck down to the middle of your back where they come to a point. Your lats are located at each side of your traps which extend from the shoulders down to your lower back. The major function of the latissimus dorsi is to extend the arm and to rotate the arm medially. The major function of the trapezius is to move the scapula. Finally, the major function of the spinal erectors is to extend and laterally bend the trunk, neck and head.

 General Summary 

 The development of the muscles of the back are very important to a complete physique. The connection of the trapezius with your shoulders, combined with your lats give the much sought after V-taper look. It is very important to have a strong lower back which will support you in many exercises, as well as in many tasks in your daily life. A strong back is crucial to a bodybuilding physique since it is involved in most of the compulsory poses in competition. Your trapezius should tie in nicely around your neck, around your shoulders to the middle of your back. Weak trapezius will take away from a well developed back, so don't fall into that trap!



 

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