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Erector Spinae

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Erector Spinae

Erector Spinae

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The erector spinae connect your entire back from your hips and sacrum to the base of your skull. The muscles of your erector spinae line both sides of your spine and they are in charge of many functions, like lateral flexion and extension, and side-to-side rotation.

Nickname

Erector Spinae.

Body Location

Center back.

Related Exercise

Deadlifts, Back Extensions.

Usage

  • Gives good posture, and straighten your back and keep yourself upright

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