Intercostal muscles
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Intercostal muscles has been mentioned in one podcast episode on HUBERMAN LAB (Oct 2025).
The intercostal muscles comprise many different groups of muscles that run between the ribs, and help form and move the chest wall. The intercostal muscles are mainly involved in the mechanical aspect of breathing by helping expand and shrink the size of the chest cavity.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Oct 2025 on HUBERMAN LAB |
Who talks about Intercostal muscles on podcasts?
Unknown narrator (attributed to Dr. Andrew Huberman in title only) brought up Intercostal muscles; the most recent mention was Oct 2025 on HUBERMAN LAB.
- Over 50? 6 Movements Japanese Elders Do Every Day (And You Should Too) | DR ANDREW HUBERMAN on HUBERMAN LAB (Oct 2025) — Unknown narrator (attributed to Dr. Andrew Huberman in title only)
What is Intercostal muscles mentioned alongside?
Intercostal muscles is most often mentioned alongside Gym, BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor) and Stress hormones.
Mentioned together: Gym, BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor), Stress hormones, Japanese elders, Deep squat, Gentle twist of the torso, Controlled reach, Sitting and standing without support, Balance training (standing on one leg), Vestibular system