Our functional anatomy series continues, this time focusing in on the trapezius, or simply, the trap muscle, that begins at the base of the neck, goes across the shoulders, and extends to the middle of the back.

Host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, details the attachment points, the joint actions for each of these muscles, some common causes of soreness in the traps, and many other useful tidbits of information help expand your knowledge base on this broad, flat muscle.

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