Supraspinatus Raises

Here is a simple exercise to target your supraspinatus. I learned this from a physical therapist some years ago. It normally works very well for me, and for my clients. Some, however, may have a problem with this movement, especially if they raise their arms too high.

There Are 2 Rules & 3 Keys To This Exercise

• Rule 1: avoid internally rotating your shoulder joint while raising your arms beyond 60 degrees on any exercise.

• Rule 2: regardless of the range, if it hurts or feels like it's binding, stop.

• Key 1: Internally rotate (point your thumbs down)

• Key 2: Raise both your hands out toward 10 and 2 o'clock, and up to about 60 degrees–no farther. (Note: in the photos my right arm appears slightly higher than it is.)

• Key 3: Always move slowly and smoothly, without momentum for 8 to 15 reps.