Shoulder
Supraspinatus
Musculus supraspinatus
Part of the rotator cuff; initiates raising the arm out to the side.
- Function
- Initiates abduction (0–15°) and stabilizes the humeral head.
- Origin
- Supraspinous fossa of the scapula.
- Insertion
- Greater tubercle of the humerus (tuberculum majus).
How this muscle is trained
Supraspinatus is worked as the primary target in 0 of the 5 exercises listed here, and as a supporting muscle in the rest. The equipment those exercises use: Dumbbell, Cable Machine, Barbell.