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Scalene (Posterior)

Anatomy, function and the kettlebell exercises that train the scalene (posterior).

Body region
Neck (lateral)
Muscle group
Scalenes

What the scalene (posterior) does

Cervical lateral flexion, elevates second rib.

Kettlebell exercises that train the scalene (posterior)

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