Which types of muscles helps you turn your body upwards?
Erector spinae muscles
The erector spinae muscles are a group of muscles that run along the back of the spine. They are responsible for extending the spine and helping to keep the body upright.
Trapezius muscles
The trapezius muscles are a pair of muscles that run from the base of the skull to the middle of the back. They are responsible for elevating the shoulders and shrugging the shoulders.
Latissimus dorsi muscles
The latissimus dorsi muscles are a pair of muscles that run from the back of the shoulders to the lower back. They are responsible for pulling the arms down and back and for helping to extend the spine.
Rhomboid muscles
The rhomboid muscles are a pair of muscles that run from the neck to the middle of the back. They are responsible for retracting the shoulder blades and helping to keep the shoulders in place.
These are just a few of the muscles that help you turn your body upwards. There are many other muscles involved in this movement, and they all work together to help you move your body in the way that you want.
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