Question

What trunk muscles are used in a basketball jumpshot?

Answer 1

The trapezius, deltoids, pectoral muscles as well as the long flexors and extensors in the hands and quadriceps in the legs are the major muscles involved in basketball jumpshot.

Trapezius and deltoids help raise the arms and rotate shoulders for proper aiming and shooting.

The pectoral muscles help raise the arms and propel the shoulders and arms forward during a shot.

flexors and extensors in arms control the fingers for the grip and release of the basketball while shooting.