Question

While observing a new client perform the pushing assessment, the personal trainer notices that his head protrudes forward. Which of the following groups of muscles are probably overactive?

A. middle trapezius
B. erector spinae
C. rhomboids
D. levator scapulae

Answer 1

The correct answer is D. levator scapulae.

Step-by-step explanation:

The levator scapulae is the muscle involved in the scapula lifting, as it's located on the sides and back of the neck. As the person's head is protruding forward it's highly possible that the muscle involved is the levator scapulae.