Supraspinatus Stretch

Stretching the supraspinatus and other rotator cuff muscles is important in throwing and other overhead activities such as badminton. These muscles are often overlooked and frequently injured.

Teaching Points

• Place your hands on your hips and move the elbows forwards
  
  
• Don't move your hands, just your elbows!
  
  
• Hold for between 10 and 30 seconds

Variations

• Posterior shoulder stretch II

Muscles Stretched

• Supraspinatus

Related Injuries

• Rotator Cuff Injuries