Back Development - Dumbbell Rowing in a Kneeling Position

Prior to commencing the discussed workout, let's begin with anatomy. It's crucial not only to comprehend which muscles are active throughout a specific exercise but also why: the widest back muscle is highly active in almost every workout focused on back development, and here it works the hardest to break down all involved. However, it's essential to note that an overly developed widest back muscle, due to its function as an internal rotator of the humerus bone, can complicate muscular balance around the shoulder joint; functions: adduction, internal rotation, and extension of the arm – the trapezius and rhomboid muscles, described below, are of utmost importance for maintaining a healthy and injury-free shoulder joint.. The primary movement of the trapezius muscle is the retraction of the scapula (pulling the scapula back and inward); function: retraction of the scapula – the rhomboid muscle is a rather complex muscle group, as the fibers that comprise it work in different planes.. The upper part is responsible for the elevation of the scapula (raising the scapula), while the function of the lower part is the depression of the scapula.. We should be interested in the middle part of the rhomboid muscle, which is responsible for the retraction of the scapula.. Functions: retraction and depression of the scapula Our objective is to develop the rhomboid and widest back muscles, which will stabilize the scapula and, in turn, the entire shoulder girdle.. A well-developed rhomboid muscle will also impact the enhancement of strength in the bench press and enable the performance of this exercise without fear of potential injuries.