Depression
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Downward movement returning to the normal position from elevation.
Detail
Depression is movement returning to the normal position from elevation. It is one of the scapular movements; the lower trapezius adducts and depresses the scapula. For optimal latissimus dorsi training via shoulder adduction, scapular depression and adduction are recommended. A handwritten source note indicates the limit of shoulder depression is about 1 inch (source uncertain).
Key facts
- Depression = downward return movement from elevation.
- A scapular movement; the lower trapezius depresses the scapula.
- Scapular depression + adduction is used to optimize latissimus dorsi work.
Connections
- Elevation — the opposite (upward) movement.
- Trapezius — lower trapezius depresses the scapula.
- Latissimus Dorsi — scapular depression aids lat training.
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