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What is Trapezius?
The upper-back and neck muscle that moves and stabilizes the shoulder blades.
In context
Trapezius is a key concept in anatomy. The upper-back and neck muscle that moves and stabilizes the shoulder blades. Knowing what it means — and how it connects to the rest of your training — turns it from jargon into something you can actually use in the gym.
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Related anatomy terms
Common questions.
What does trapezius mean?
The upper-back and neck muscle that moves and stabilizes the shoulder blades.
What category does trapezius belong to?
Trapezius is a term from anatomy in strength and fitness training. Browse more anatomy terms in the Nishaana glossary.
Why does trapezius matter for training?
Understanding trapezius helps you train and program more deliberately — it is one of the ideas that separates guessing from a real, repeatable system.
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