Rectus Capitis Lateralis
Anatomy, function and the kettlebell exercises that train the rectus capitis lateralis.
- Body region
- Neck (anterior deep)
- Muscle group
- Deep Neck Flexors
What the rectus capitis lateralis does
Deep craniovertebral muscle. Laterally flexes the head at the atlanto-occipital joint. Added 2026-06-17.
Kettlebell exercises that train the rectus capitis lateralis
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