Muscles / Shoulders
Supraspinatus (rotator cuff)
Shoulders · Upper body
How it works
| Origin | Supraspinous fossa of the scapula |
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| Insertion | Greater tubercle of the humerus |
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Anatomy reference: OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology (CC BY)
Coaching notes
One of the four rotator cuff muscles and the most commonly involved in tendinopathy.
Say the muscle, not the group
Clients and interviewers both notice the difference between "supraspinatus" and a vague region name. Use the specific term and explain the action in plain language.
Best exercises for this muscle
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