The subclavian muscle belongs to the number of paired chest superficial. The zone is restricted to the following authorities:
- jugular notch on top;
- line of costal arches, xiphoid process.
General information
The muscle is involved in the activity of the shoulder girdle and allows a person to move his arms. In addition, it is involved in the process of respiration. The organ is small in size, located parallel to the clavicle. The subclavian muscle, as the name implies, is shifted down relative to the collarbone.
The organ starts from the first rib of cartilage, passes through a slit-like gap, due to which it is located in the region of the clavicle and the first rib, separating them. From below, the muscle is firmly fixed at the acromial end. The shape of the organ is cylindrical, elongated. Of the other elements of the muscular system, it is closest to the pectoralis major.
Operation
If the subclavian muscle is in a normal tone, it allows you to pull back the collarbone:
- inside;
- down.
This guarantees the stability of the chest and collarbone joints. If the upper limbs are fixed without movement, the subclavian muscle helps to breathe,because it raises the first rib, that is, it is an auxiliary respiratory.
Innervation is provided by the subclavian nerve. Blood flow guaranteed:
- thoracoacromial artery;
- transverse artery.
Diseases
Sciatica is a disorder that affects the subclavian muscle. At the same time, the functions of the organ are inhibited, and the person suffers from severe pain.
Radicular syndrome, as this type of sciatica is known to science, is a subspecies of cervical osteochondrosis. With the disease, the spinal nerves are compressed, as the distance between the vertebrae decreases. Radiculitis can provoke:
- hernias;
- osteophytes.
Possible pathologies are aggravated by compression.
The subclavian muscle suffers, as the nerve roots are irritated, which provokes reactive inflammation and leads to disruption of the innervation of the organ. The danger is primarily radicular syndrome, which develops at the upper level of the spine.
Since the subclavian muscle is a superficial pectoral muscle, with sciatica it hurts intensely, burning. This is due to the peculiarities of the location and nervous supply of the organ. Muscles suffer similarly:
- trapezoidal;
- sternal.
Workout
How is the subclavian muscle pumped up? This question is relevant both for professional bodybuilders and for athletes who work out for their own pleasure. Remember to choose exercises thatcomplex effect on the pectoral muscles. This approach provides the most pronounced effect in just 1-2 months. It is important not to overdo your workouts, especially at first, as exercising too much can lead to inflammation and organ damage.
The simplest exercise to train the subclavian muscle:
- raise your hand 45 degrees relative to the horizon;
- watch the position: the thumb should be turned to the left;
- from the inside with the forearm rest on the rack;
- from right to left smoothly strain the joint.
A good option is push-ups from the floor. Such exercises affect all the pectoral muscles at once, tone a person and pump up his arms. Sequence:
- the athlete takes an emphasis lying down, putting his feet on the bench, spreading his arms to shoulder width, bending his elbows and touching his chest to the floor;
- arms straighten quickly, no longer than a second;
- lower 3 seconds until chest touches the floor;
- repeat the cycle less than 30 times.
The effect is more noticeable if this exercise is supplemented with a set of push-ups, slightly different in technique: the hands are placed closer to each other, reducing the distance between the thumbs to a minimum. They are pressed until an unbearable burning sensation appears in the triceps. Then they rest for 45 seconds, relaxing, shaking their hands, and begin a new cycle of push-ups. This time the arms are wide apart and the bench press is done.
To consolidate the effect, perform the fourth cycle of push-ups, placing your hands shoulder-width apart. Is notnecessary, since the correct execution of the first three cycles leads to severe fatigue.
Helpful tips
The subclavian muscle is pumped more efficiently if the athlete stands in wide support. Additionally, it activates the clavicular heads and provides a good stretch. With a narrow emphasis, it is more difficult to perform training exercises, since most of the weight falls on the elbows. This position also provides a good load on the sternum and muscles close to it.
The quality of pumping the subclavian muscle depends on the position of the legs during training. By placing the lower limbs on a hill, the athlete activates all the pectoral muscles in a complex. To avoid injury, you should first warm up properly, and only then start push-ups.
The key advantage of the described exercises is undemanding to the places where they can be practiced. Having gone on vacation, being at home, finding 10-15 free minutes at work at lunchtime, a person can gradually pump up the subclavian muscle, thereby eliminating the possibility of inflammation, and also providing himself with a good, beautiful figure.
