What exercises target the Infraspinatus?

The best exercises that primarily target the Infraspinatus include Band Pull Apart, Cable Standing Shoulder External Rotation, Cable External Rotation, Cuban Rotation, Dumbbell Lying Shoulder External Rotation. In total, 105 exercises involve the Infraspinatus.

What muscle group does the Infraspinatus belong to?

The Infraspinatus is part of the Back muscle group, which is involved in pulling movements, rows, and vertical pulling exercises.

How do I target my Infraspinatus?

To target the Infraspinatus, focus on pulling movements, rows, and vertical pulling exercises. Top exercises include Band Pull Apart, Cable Standing Shoulder External Rotation, Cable External Rotation, Cuban Rotation, Dumbbell Lying Shoulder External Rotation.

Infraspinatus

Muscle group: Back

Rotator cuff muscle located below the spine of the scapula that externally rotates and stabilizes the shoulder.

Exercises Targeting Infraspinatus

Other Muscles in Back

Erector Spinae, Latissimus Dorsi, Multifidus, Rhomboids, Subscapularis, Supraspinatus, Teres Major, Teres Minor, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle), Trapezius (Upper)

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Infraspinatus

Exercises Targeting Infraspinatus

Primary Mover (8)

Band Pull Apart

Cable Standing Shoulder External Rotation

Cable External Rotation

Cuban Rotation

Dumbbell Lying Shoulder External Rotation

External Rotation Sidelying

Lever Shoulder External Rotation

Suspended Shoulder External Rotation

Secondary / Assisting (93)

Band-assisted Archer Pull-up

Band-assisted Pull-up

Band Face Pull

Band Pull Apart

Band Pull Apart Rehab

Barbell Bent-over Row

Barbell Rear Delt Row

Barbell Underhand Bent-over Row

Bent Over Reverse Fly

Archer Pull-up

Biceps Row (high bar)

Inverted Biceps Row

Inverted Row (feet elevated)

One Arm Pull-up

Rear Delt Inverted Row (high bar)

Rear Delt Inverted Row (on hips)

Row (high bar)

Cable Isolateral Rear Lateral Raise

Cable Isolateral Reverse Fly

Cable Isolateral Standing Rear Delt Row

Cable Isolateral Y Raise

Cable One Arm Bent-over Row

Cable One Arm Straight Back Seated High Row

Cable One Arm Upright Row

Cable Pull-up

Cable Pulldown

Cable Rear Delt Row

Cable Seated Row

Cable Standing Rear Delt Row (with rope)

Cable Straight Back Seated Row

Cable Upright Row (with rope attachment)

Cable Wide Grip Seated Row

Cable Wide Grip Straight Back Seated Row

Cable Face Pull

Cable Reverse Fly

Cable Upright Row

Dead Hang

Dumbbell Bent-over Row

Dumbbell Lying Row

Dumbbell One Arm Upright Row

Dumbbell Rear Delt Row

Dumbbell Rear Lateral Raise

Dumbbell Seated Rear Lateral Raise

Dumbbell Upright Row

Dumbbell Upright Shoulder External Rotation (with support)

Face Pull

Face Pull Rehab

Helms Row

Inverted Row

Lever Close Grip T-bar Row (plate loaded)

Lever Front Pulldown

Lever Isolateral Lying Rear Lateral Raise

Lever Isolateral Lying Rear Lateral Raise (plate loaded)

Lever Isolateral Narrow Grip Seated Row (plate loaded)

Lever Isolateral Rear Delt Row (plate loaded)

Lever Isolateral Seated High Row

Lever Isolateral Seated High Row (plate loaded)

Lever Isolateral Seated Low Row (plate loaded)

Lever Isolateral Seated Reverse Fly (parallel grip)

Lever Isolateral Seated Reverse Fly (pronated parallel grip)

Lever Isolateral Shoulder External Rotation (plate loaded)

Lever Isolateral Wide Grip Seated Row (high bar, plate loaded)

Lever Isolateral Wide Grip Seated Row (plate loaded)

Lever Neutral Grip Incline Row (plate loaded)

Lever Seated Rear Delt Row

Lever Seated Row

Lever Seated Row (no chest pad)

Lever Straight Back Seated Row (no chest pad)