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Rhomboids

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Origin
Spinous processes of C7 to T5
Insertion
Medial border of the scapula
Action
Retract, elevate and downwardly rotate the scapula

Two muscles under the trapezius that pull the shoulder blades toward the spine. Every rowing movement uses them.

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Exercises that train the rhomboids

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