Regional Activation of the Latissimus Dorsi Muscle by High-Density Surface Electromyography During Isometric Shoulder and Trunk Exercises
Exercises emphasizing shoulder extension may preferentially activate the thoracic region of the LD, thereby enhancing scapular stability while reducing strain on the rotator cuff tendons.
Authors
- Guillermo Méndez-Rebolledo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7948-3807)
- Luis Peñailillo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7697-9700)
- Melissa Muñoz-Garcés
Institutions
- Universidad Andrés Bello (CL)
- Finis Terrae University (CL)
- Universidad Santo Tomás (CL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Sports Health A Multidisciplinary Approach
- Published
- 2025-12-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/19417381251393643
- Primary Topic
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00