Levator Scapulae
Anatomy, function and the kettlebell exercises that train the levator scapulae.
- Body region
- Neck (upper back)
- Muscle group
- Scapular Elevators
What the levator scapulae does
Scapular elevation and downward rotation.
Kettlebell exercises that train the levator scapulae
8 exercises from our biomechanical library, ordered by how primarily they load this muscle.
- Single Arm Strict Front Presssecondary
- Single Arm Seated Presssecondary
- Single Arm High Pullsecondary
- Double Kettlebell Strict Front Presssecondary
- Halosecondary
- Double Kettlebell Military Presssecondary
- Sumo Deadlift High-Pullsecondary
- Double Kettlebell Swing High-Pullsecondary
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