Rotator Cuff

The Shoulder

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Pictured above are all the muscles that attach to the shoulder blade or cross the shoulder joint (there are a BUNCH of them). The muscles are layered, showing how some of the muscles are covered by the others. All of the muscles are see-through so that you can appreciate the location and size of each muscle relative to the others.

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Click here to see the deltoid muscles as a group.

Click your area of interest below. (any inactive links will be active soon)

Muscles that attach to the head or neck & the shoulder blade (scapula).

Muscles that cross the shoulder joint (attach somewhere in the torso and to the upper arm).

Muscles that attach to the shoulder blade (scapula) & the spine or ribs.

Muscles that attach to the scapula & the arm

Good luck working out those tight knots.

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Subscapularis

Pictured above is the subscapularis. It is one of the rotator cuff muscles, and it rotates your arm toward your chest.

The muscles are layered, showing how some of the muscles are covered by the others. All of the muscles are see-through so that you can appreciate the location and size of each muscle relative to the others.

Click here for a list of all the muscles.

Click here to see the rotator cuff muscles as a group.

Individual shoulder, upper back & neck muscles you might be interested in: (any inactive links will be live soon)

Muscles that cross the shoulder joint (attach somewhere in the torso and to the upper arm)

Muscles that attach to the shoulder blade (scapula) & the spine or ribs

Muscles that attach to the scapula & the arm

Deltoids
Supraspinatus
Infraspinatus
Teres Minor
Subscapularis
Teres Major
Triceps (long head)
Biceps Brachii
Coracobrachialis
Latissimus Dorsi

Good luck working out those tight knots.

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Teres Minor

Pictured above is the teres minor. It is one of the rotator cuff muscles, and it rotates your arm away from your chest (toward your back) and pulls your arm torward the side of your torso.

Click here for a list of all the muscles.

Click here to see the rotator cuff muscles as a group.

Individual shoulder, upper back & neck muscles you might be interested in: (any inactive links will be live soon)

Muscles that cross the shoulder joint (attach somewhere in the torso and to the upper arm)

Muscles that attach to the shoulder blade (scapula) & the spine or ribs

Muscles that attach to the scapula & the arm

Deltoids
Supraspinatus
Infraspinatus
Teres Minor
Subscapularis
Teres Major
Triceps (long head)
Biceps Brachii
Coracobrachialis
Latissimus Dorsi

Good luck working out those tight knots.

If you have any questions, please post a comment. We try to respond within 24 hours.

We're here to help you get more out of your training!

Pictured above is the rotator cuff. These 4 muscles work together to stabilize the shoulder with any and all movements you do with your arm. If any part of the rotator cuff is overworked or injured, your shoulder will not feel 'right,' and you might have limited function with your arm. Check the health of these muscles regularly and take action early when you find an issue in there.

Click here for a list of all the muscles.

Individual shoulder, upper back & neck muscles you might be interested in: (any inactive links will be live soon)

Muscles that cross the shoulder joint (attach somewhere in the torso and to the upper arm)

Muscles that attach to the shoulder blade (scapula) & the spine or ribs

Muscles that attach to the scapula & the arm

Deltoids
Supraspinatus
Infraspinatus
Teres Minor
Subscapularis
Teres Major
Triceps (long head)
Biceps Brachii
Coracobrachialis
Latissimus Dorsi

Good luck working out those tight knots.

If you have any questions, please post a comment. We try to respond within 24 hours.

We're here to help you get more out of your training!

Infraspinatus

Pictured above is the infraspinatus. It is one of the rotator cuff muscles, and it rotates your arm away from your chest (toward your back) and lifts your arm away from the side of your torso. (click here for a list of all the muscles)

Click here to see the rotator cuff muscles as a group.

Individual shoulder, upper back & neck muscles you might be interested in: (any inactive links will be live soon)

Muscles that cross the shoulder joint (attach somewhere in the torso and to the upper arm)

Muscles that attach to the shoulder blade (scapula) & the spine or ribs

Muscles that attach to the scapula & the arm

Good luck working out those tight knots.

If you have any questions, please post a comment. We try to respond within 24 hours.

We're here to help you get more out of your training!

Supraspinatus

Pictured above is the supraspinatus. It is one of the rotator cuff muscles, and it secures the upper arm bone (humerus) against the shoulder blade (scapula) and raises the arm away from your side.

Click here for a list of all the muscles.

Click here to see the rotator cuff muscles as a group.

Individual shoulder, upper back & neck muscles you might be interested in: (any inactive links will be live soon)

Muscles that cross the shoulder joint (attach somewhere in the torso and to the upper arm)

Muscles that attach to the shoulder blade (scapula) & the spine or ribs

Muscles that attach to the scapula & the arm

Deltoids
Supraspinatus
Infraspinatus
Teres Minor
Subscapularis
Teres Major
Triceps (long head)
Biceps Brachii
Coracobrachialis
Latissimus Dorsi

Good luck working out those tight knots.

If you have any questions, please post a comment. We try to respond within 24 hours.

We're here to help you get more out of your training!

Infra Press

Use this SMR exercise AFTER you do the Lats Roll and the Pecs Hand Press (or one of it's alternatives).

This SMR exercise addresses two of the 4 rotator cuff muscles, the infraspinatus and the teres minor.

If you have trouble with rotator cuff issues, especially pain in the back of your shoulder, then this exercise is for you!

Keep in mind that the lats and pectoralis minor muscles are involved in everything you do that involves the shoulder blade.

You will likely benefit from loosening knots in the infraspinatus, but be sure you stretch out the lats and pec minor or your issue is likely to come right back.

For written instructions, click here

For video instructions (3:07), click here (Updated video coming soon!)

Click here to see all of the Extended SMR Exercises.

Be sure to post your questions and comments below. We want to provide the best instruction to help you recover from your workouts.

**All information is provided for educational purposes only. You should consult your doctor before attempting any exercises you read on this page or any page on this website.**

Supra Floor Press

Use this SMR exercise AFTER you do the Lats Roll, Neck Roll and the Pecs Hand Press (or one of it's alternatives).

This SMR exercise addresses one of the 4 rotator cuff muscles, the supraspinatus, while also addressing the outer area of the trapezius muscle.

If you have trouble with rotator cuff issues, especially pain in the top of your shoulder when you lift your arm, then this exercise is for you!

Keep in mind that the lats and pectoralis minor muscles are involved in everything you do that involves the shoulder blade.

You will likely benefit from loosening knots in the supraspinatus, but be sure you stretch out the lats and pec minor or your issue is likely to come right back.

For written instructions, click here.

For video instructions (3:24), click here. (Updated video coming soon!)

Click here to see the rest of the Extended Movements.

Supra Wall Press

Use this SMR exercise AFTER you do the Lats Roll, Neck Roll and the Pecs Hand Press (or one of it's alternatives).

This SMR exercise addresses one of the 4 rotator cuff muscles, the supraspinatus, while also addressing the outer area of the trapezius.

It is similar to the Supra Floor Press, but some people find this movement more effective.

If you have trouble with rotator cuff issues, especially pain in the top of your shoulder when you lift your arm, then this exercise is for you! Keep in mind that the lats and the pectoralis minor muscle are involved in everything you do with the shoulder blade.

You will likely benefit from loosening knots in the supraspinatus, but be sure you stretch out the lats and pec minor or your issue is likely to come right back.

For written instructions, click here.

For video instructions (3:11), click here. (Updated video coming soon!)

Click here to see the rest of the Extended Movements.