What exercises target the Supraspinatus?

The best exercises that primarily target the Supraspinatus include Cable Front Lateral Raise, Dumbbell Front Lateral Raise, Dumbbell Full Can Lateral Raise. In total, 37 exercises involve the Supraspinatus.

What muscle group does the Supraspinatus belong to?

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

How do I target my Supraspinatus?

To target the Supraspinatus, focus on pulling movements, rows, and vertical pulling exercises. Top exercises include Cable Front Lateral Raise, Dumbbell Front Lateral Raise, Dumbbell Full Can Lateral Raise.

Supraspinatus

Muscle group: Back

Rotator cuff muscle above the spine of the scapula that initiates arm abduction and stabilizes the shoulder.

Exercises Targeting Supraspinatus

Other Muscles in Back

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

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Supraspinatus

Exercises Targeting Supraspinatus

Primary Mover (3)

Cable Front Lateral Raise

Dumbbell Front Lateral Raise

Dumbbell Full Can Lateral Raise

Secondary / Assisting (29)

Arnold Press

Barbell Seated Military Press

Cable Isolateral Lateral Raise

Cable Isolateral Shoulder Press

Cable Isolateral Standing Shoulder Press

Cable Isolateral Y Raise

Cable One Arm Lateral Raise

Cable One Arm Upright Row

Cable Upright Row (with rope attachment)

Cable Lateral Raise

Cable Upright Row

Dumbbell Incline Lateral Raise

Dumbbell Lying Lateral Raise

Dumbbell One Arm Shoulder Press

Dumbbell One Arm Upright Row

Dumbbell Upright Row

Dumbbell Upright Shoulder External Rotation (with support)

Dumbbell Shoulder Press

Lateral Raise

Lever Isolateral Lateral Raise

Lever Isolateral Lateral Raise (plate loaded)

Lever Isolateral Shoulder External Rotation (plate loaded)

Lever Reclined Shoulder Press

Lever Reclined Shoulder Press (plate loaded)

Lever Shoulder Press

Sled Shoulder Press

Smith Upright Row

Suspended Y Lateral Raise

Upright Row

Stabilizer (5)

Front Squat

Kettlebell Bottoms Up Press

Lateral Raise

Lever Isolateral Rear Delt Row (plate loaded)

Suspended Side Bend

Other Muscles in Back