Muscle: Supraspinatus

The supraspinatus is a small but mighty muscle located in your shoulder, just above the shoulder blade. It helps lift your arm away from your body, making it essential for everyday activities like reaching for items on a high shelf, throwing a ball, or even just putting on a shirt. This muscle plays a key role in keeping your shoulder stable and moving smoothly.Having a strong supraspinatus is crucial for fitness and daily life. It not only supports your shoulder during workouts but also helps prevent injuries that can occur from overuse or strain. Whether you’re lifting weights, playing sports, or simply engaging in regular activities, a healthy supraspinatus allows for better movement and reduces the risk of pain.Ready to strengthen your supraspinatus? Check out these effective exercises designed to target and develop this important muscle!

Best Side Delt Exercises for Broader, More Powerful Shoulders

Your shoulders are probably your most noticeable body part. Whether you are…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Dumbbell Front Raise: Build Strong Deltoids & Upper Chest

For many, the front delts are an overdeveloped muscle group and either…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Maximize Shoulder Gains: Effective Cable Shoulder Press Workout

The cable shoulder press is a variation of the shoulder press exercise…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Cable Lateral Raise: Target Deltoids & Upper Shoulders Effectively

The cable lateral raise is an exercise variation that is very effective…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Barbell Rear Delt Raise: Sculpt Your Upper Back and Shoulders

The barbell rear delt raise is a unique, underrated shoulder exercise that…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Master the Cable Rear Drive for Stronger Deltoids & Traps!

The cable rear drive is an exercise which builds muscle and strength…

Dr. Malik

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

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

Dr. Malik

Barbell Upright Row: Build Deltoids & Traps for Strength

The barbell wide-grip upright row is a compound exercise which builds muscle…

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Double Cable Front Raise: Strengthen Your Shoulders & Upper Body

The double cable front raise is an isolation exercise which builds muscle…

Dr. Malik

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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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…

Dr. Malik

Cable Wide Grip Upright Row: Target Deltoids & Traps Effectively

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

Dr. Malik

Dumbbell Cuban Rotation: Strengthen Your Rotator Cuff Muscles

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

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Plate Front Raise: Strengthen Shoulders & Core Muscles!

The plate front raise targets the anterior (Front) deltoids and all you…

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Cable One-Arm Lateral Raise: Target Your Shoulders Effectively

The cable one-arm lateral raise is an isolation exercise for the lateral…

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Dumbbell Incline Shoulder Raise: Target Deltoids & More!

The dumbbell front raise is an effective isolation exercise which targets the…

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Cable One-Arm Front Raise: Target Your Shoulders & Core!

The cable one-arm front raise is a very effective front deltoid isolation…

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Dumbbell Lateral Raises: Build Strong Deltoids & More!

While pressing movements are the bread and butter for building big, powerful…

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