The infraspinatus muscle (Infraspinatus) is located behind the scapula, and together with the supraspinatus, teres minor and subscapularis muscles, it forms our rotator cuff muscle group!
The infraspinatus muscle (Infraspinatus), its main function is external rotation of the arm and stabilization of the shoulder joint. If the shoulders are rounded or internally rotated, the muscles behind the scapula will be in a "stretched" state, and over a long period of time, they will become weak. Causes abnormal function of our shoulder joints!
How to strengthen the muscles in this area?
Movement introduction: Cable shoulder external rotation
People use yoga straps, elastic bands, or cables to train external rotation.
One-handed
1. First fix one end of the elastic rope on the wall or pillar, bend the right elbow at 90 degrees and hold it Stretch rope, turn your shoulders inward, and hold a small elastic ball or towel between your elbows.
2. Slowly pull the elastic cord outward, keeping the body still, only rotate the shoulders outward to the outside of the body, and then slowly return them to their original positions.
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