Major Muscles: Shoulder

Question 0

Example exercise(s) for the pectoralis major

Answer 0

Push-ups, pull-ups, incline bench press, regular bench press, rope climbing, and throwing

Question 1

Pectoralis Major

Answer 1

Flexion, extension, adduction, internal rotation, and horizontal adduction of the shoulder

Question 2

Deltoid

Answer 2

Entire muscle: abduction of the shoulder
Anterior fibers: flexion, internal rotation, and horizontal adduction of the shoulder
Posterior fibers: external rotation and horizontal abduction of the shoulder

Question 3

Example exercise(s) for the deltoid

Answer 3

Anterior lateral and posterior dumbbell raises (anterior deltoid has similar functions to the pectoralis major)

Question 4

Latissimus Dorsi

Answer 4

Extension, adduction, horizontal abduction, and internal rotation of the shoulder

Question 5

Example exercise(s) for the latissimus dorsi

Answer 5

Any exercise that involves pulling the arms downward against resistance, rowing, dips on parallel bars

Question 6

Rotator Cuff

Answer 6

Infraspinatus and Teres Minor: external rotation of the shoulder
Subscapularis: internal rotation of the shoulder
Supraspinatus: abduction of the shoulder

All contribute to the stability of the humeral head

Question 7

Example exercise(s) for the rotator cuff

Answer 7

Exercises that involve internal and external rotation

Question 8

Teres Major

Answer 8

Extension, adduction, and internal rotation of the shoulder

Question 9

Example exercise(s) for the teres major

Answer 9

Chin-ups, seated rows, lat pull downs, rope climbing

Question 10

Muscles of the rotator cuff (SITS)

Answer 10

Supraspinatus
Infraspinatus
Teres Minor
Subscapularis