What exercises target the Teres Minor?

The best exercises that primarily target the Teres Minor include Cable External Rotation, Cuban Rotation, Dumbbell Upright Shoulder External Rotation (with support), External Rotation Sidelying, Lever Isolateral Shoulder External Rotation (plate loaded). In total, 103 exercises involve the Teres Minor.

What muscle group does the Teres Minor belong to?

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

How do I target my Teres Minor?

To target the Teres Minor, focus on pulling movements, rows, and vertical pulling exercises. Top exercises include Cable External Rotation, Cuban Rotation, Dumbbell Upright Shoulder External Rotation (with support), External Rotation Sidelying, Lever Isolateral Shoulder External Rotation (plate loaded).

Teres Minor

Muscle group: Back

Rotator cuff muscle that externally rotates the arm and stabilizes the shoulder joint.

Exercises Targeting Teres Minor

Other Muscles in Back

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

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Teres Minor

Exercises Targeting Teres Minor

Primary Mover (5)

Cable External Rotation

Cuban Rotation

Dumbbell Upright Shoulder External Rotation (with support)

External Rotation Sidelying

Lever Isolateral Shoulder External Rotation (plate loaded)

Secondary / Assisting (98)

Band-assisted Archer Pull-up

Band-assisted Pull-up

Band Pull Apart

Barbell Bent-over Row

Barbell Rear Delt Row

Barbell Underhand Bent-over Row

Barbell 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 Standing Shoulder External Rotation

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

Chest Supported Row

Close Grip Lat Pulldown

Dead Hang

Dumbbell Bent-over Row

Dumbbell Lying Row

Dumbbell Lying Shoulder External Rotation

Dumbbell One Arm Upright Row

Dumbbell Rear Delt Row

Dumbbell Rear Lateral Raise

Dumbbell Seated Rear Lateral Raise

Dumbbell Upright Row

Dumbbell Row

Face Pull

Helms Row

Inverted Row

Lat Pulldown

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 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 Shoulder External Rotation

Lever Straight Back Seated Row (no chest pad)