The five major muscles of the back are the trapezius, latissimus dorsi, the rhomboids, the erector spinae, and the levator scapulae. Back muscles are grouped into three categories.

Levator Scapula may not roll off the tongue, but it’s a muscle every cyclist should know about. Keeping it happy will address the pain of a stiff neck and increase your neck mobility.

The levator scapulae origins from the upper cervical vertebraes, extend along the back of the neck and inserts at the medial angle of scapulae. The neck extensor muscles ...

In this third of three photos, Alex Allen demonstrates the Levator Scapulae Stretch for Matt Parrott's Master Class column. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Kimberly Dishongh) (To run 05/06/24) ...