The hips were fixed at the level of the anterior superior iliac spine. The strap was tightened around the shoulders just below the armpit and horizontally connected to the dynamometer (Digitest LTD, Oulu, Finland) by a steel chain. A minimum of two trials was performed for each subject and...
The pectoralis minor lies deep under the pectoralis major. It is not injured by direct injury but by overuse. You're likely to have pectoralis minor pain if you participate in weight training, rugby, swimming, or bodybuilding. The pain from this muscle is usually subacute (the onset is gradu...
If you are using dumbbells, hold them next to your armpit (upper chest) area with your elbows positioned directly under your wrists and palms facing forward. If using a barbell, grip the bar with your hands set to slightly outside shoulder-width. Hold it at your upper chest with your pal...
is to imagine someone trying to tickle your underarm, tighten your triceps, and lengthen your arms downward to protect your armpit. However, my favorite lat engagement suggestion is to imagine bending the barbell around your legs, as mentioned above. Watch this great video of Mike Tuchscherer ...