The latissimus dorsi acts as the prime mover during the concentric phase of which of the following exercises?

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The latissimus dorsi is the primary muscle responsible for the horizontal adduction of the humerus (towards the body) and is most heavily recruited during exercises that involve this movement, such as the lat pulldown. The flat bench press, lateral raise, and incline bench press do not involve significant horizontal adduction of the humerus, so they do not rely as heavily on the latissimus dorsi as a prime mover.

The Latissimus Dorsi Acts as the Prime Mover During the Concentric