Subscapularis

Muscle Information

Description

A deep rotator cuff muscle that supports internal rotation and stabilizes the shoulder joint.

Origin

front of the shoulder blade

Insertion

front of the upper arm near the shoulder

Primary Actions

Turn the arm inward, shoulder joint stabilization

Also Known As

subscap

Primary Target Exercises

Exercises that primarily work the Subscapularis(2 exercises)

Subscapularis

Cable

Cable Shoulder Internal Rotation

The cable shoulder internal rotation is an isolation exercise that targets the subscapularis and internal rotators. This exercise is excellent for shoulder health, injury prevention, and balanced rotator cuff development.

Isolation

Subscapularis

Dumbbell

Dumbbell Shoulder Internal Rotation

The dumbbell shoulder internal rotation is an isolation exercise that targets the subscapularis and internal rotators. This exercise is excellent for shoulder health, injury prevention, and balanced rotator cuff development.

Isolation

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