Rotator Cuff
A group of four muscles that stabilize the shoulder joint.
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The rotator cuff comprises four muscles: supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis. They stabilize the shoulder joint and enable rotation. Rotator cuff injuries are common, especially from overhead pressing and bench pressing. Strengthening these muscles with external rotations and face pulls helps prevent injury.
Examples
- External rotations for cuff health
- Face pulls strengthen rotator cuff
- Common site of shoulder injuries
Exercises that train the shoulders
127 exercises in the library target the shoulders as their primary muscle.
Medicine Ball Scoop Throw
Plyometrics · Medicine Ball
One-Arm Incline Lateral Raise
Strength · Dumbbell
One-Arm Kettlebell Clean and Jerk
Strength · Kettlebells
One-Arm Kettlebell Jerk
Strength · Kettlebells
One-Arm Kettlebell Military Press To The Side
Strength · Kettlebells
One-Arm Kettlebell Para Press
Strength · Kettlebells
One-Arm Kettlebell Push Press
Strength · Kettlebells
One-Arm Kettlebell Snatch
Strength · Kettlebells
Common questions
What is Rotator Cuff?
A group of four muscles that stabilize the shoulder joint. The rotator cuff comprises four muscles: supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis.
What exercises train the Rotator Cuff?
Good options include Medicine Ball Scoop Throw, One-Arm Incline Lateral Raise, One-Arm Kettlebell Clean and Jerk, One-Arm Kettlebell Jerk, One-Arm Kettlebell Military Press To The Side. Each links to a step-by-step guide with demonstration images.
What are examples of Rotator Cuff?
External rotations for cuff health; Face pulls strengthen rotator cuff; Common site of shoulder injuries.
Put it into practice
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