Regional Activation of the Latissimus Dorsi Muscle by High-Density Surface Electromyography During Isometric Shoulder and Trunk Exercises
Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach
Published online on December 05, 2025
Abstract
Sports Health, Ahead of Print.
Background:The latissimus dorsi (LD) comprises 2 neuromuscular regions—the thoracic and lumbar-pelvic-costal (LPC)—that may exhibit distinct activation patterns during shoulder and trunk exercises. A detailed understanding of these regional differences is ...
Background:The latissimus dorsi (LD) comprises 2 neuromuscular regions—the thoracic and lumbar-pelvic-costal (LPC)—that may exhibit distinct activation patterns during shoulder and trunk exercises. A detailed understanding of these regional differences is ...