Muscles / Back

Middle trapezius

• Back
• Shoulder & scapula
• Superficial layer

Also called transverse trapezius, transverse part of trapezius, MT.

Part of Trapezius.

Exercises that train it most

• Prone horizontal abduction with external rotation ("T")
• Prone shoulder extension
• Standing band back fly
• Inverted body row
• Seated row with a band
• Prone row

Also trained by

• Side-lying external rotation
• Prone arm raise overhead ("Y")