Muscle: Infraspinatus

The infraspinatus is a small but mighty muscle located on the back of your shoulder blade, just below the spine of the scapula. It plays a key role in helping you lift your arms and rotate them outward, which is essential for many everyday activities like reaching for something on a high shelf or throwing a ball. Think of it as one of the stars in the shoulder team that keeps your movements smooth and controlled.This muscle is crucial not just for daily tasks but also for fitness. Strong infraspinatus muscles help stabilize your shoulder joint, reducing the risk of injuries during workouts or sports. When you engage in activities like push-ups, weightlifting, or swimming, a healthy infraspinatus supports your shoulder, making those movements safer and more effective.Ready to strengthen your infraspinatus? Check out these effective exercises designed to target and develop this important muscle. Let’s get moving!

Master the Tricep Dumbbell Kickback for Stronger Arms

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Master the Cable Rear Drive for Stronger Deltoids & Traps!

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Strengthen Your Back: Machine One-Arm Row for Maximum Gains

The machine one-arm row is a compound exercise which builds muscle and…

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Pull-Up Exercise Guide: Build Back and Arm Strength Effectively

The pull-up is one of the most impressive (read: badass) exercises. You…

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Build Back Strength with One-Arm Lat Pull-Downs for Lats

The one-arm lat pull-down is a compound exercise which builds muscle and…

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Single-Arm Cable Row: Build Stronger Lats and Back Muscles

The seated one-arm cable row is a very effective compound exercise which…

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Seated Dumbbell Overhead Press: Target Your Shoulders & Arms

The seated dumbbell overhead press is a compound movement which builds muscle…

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Master the Machine-Assisted Pull-Up for Back Strength

The machine-assisted pull-up is a great movement which effectively targets the latissimus…

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Ultimate Barbell Overhead Press for Strong Shoulders & Core

The barbell overhead press is an excellent compound movement used for building…

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Straight-Back Seated Cable Row: Strengthen Your Back & Arms

The straight-back seated cable row is a compound movement which builds muscle…

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Master the Machine-Assisted Close Neutral-Grip Pull-Up

The machine-assisted pull close-grip pull-up is a great exercise for the back…

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Master the Bent-Over Dumbbell Lateral Raise for Strong Shoulders

The head-supported bent-over lateral raise is an effective isolation movement used specifically…

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Dumbbell Bent-Over Lateral Raise: Target Your Shoulder Muscles

The bent-over lateral raise is a great isolation exercise which targets the…

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Bent Over Rows: Strengthen Your Back and Biceps Effectively

A king among mass and strength building exercises, the Bent Over Row…

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Strengthen Your Rotator Cuff: Dumbbell Lying Shoulder Rotation

Having strong external rotator muscles is essential for protecting the shoulders from injury.…

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Cable External Shoulder Rotation: Strengthen Your Rotator Cuff

The infraspinatus or external shoulder rotator is responsible for rotating the humerus…

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Cable Rear Delt Row: Target Your Posterior Deltoids & More!

Rear or posterior deltoids are often a neglected muscle group because you…

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Cable Wide Grip Upright Row: Target Deltoids & Traps Effectively

The deltoids, or shoulder muscles, consist of three heads each of which…

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Dumbbell Cuban Rotation: Strengthen Your Rotator Cuff Muscles

The teres minor is one of four muscles which make up the…

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