![]() Overall, this muscle plays a vital role in stabilizing the shoulder. If the humerus is in a fixed position the subscapularis can support abduction of the inferior border of the scapula. If the arm is raised then the subscapularis pulls the humerus forward and downward. It also helps with shoulder extension and adduction in certain positions. The main function of the subscapularis is the internal rotation of the humerus. The subscapularis begins at the medial 2/3 subscapular fossa and inserts into the lesser tuberosity of the humerus in front of the shoulder joint capsule. This is strongest and largest muscle of all the rotator cuff muscles, as the name suggests, it is found under the scapula. The main function of the infraspinatus is external rotation of the humerus and the stabilization of the glenohumeral joint. It begins at the medial 2/3 of the infraspinous fossa (part of the dorsal surface of the scapula below the spine of the scapula) and inserts into the greater tubercle of the humerus. This broad triangular muscle covers almost the entire dorsal surface of the scapula. We wanted to add the four rotator cuff muscles in this post even though they aren’t technically shoulder muscles they are vitally important to have strong well-functioning shoulders. In some pulling exercises the rear delt will be engaged. A strong rear delt acts a stabilizer in some movements such as the overhead press, so if you want to hit it directly, you’ll have to do exercises like rear delt flys. ![]() It’s important to supplement your workouts with some rear delt exercises to have well rounded shoulder strength. Unfortunately, many people skimp out on working the rear delts partly because they’re located in the back so they’re out of sight. Is also plays a part in shoulder extension when the arms are extended behind you as well as the external rotation of the shoulder. The rear delt is responsible for moving the shoulder in horizontal abduction when the shoulder is internally rotated. The posterior deltoid is often called the rear delt and it begins at the inferior border of the scapula and spine then inserts in the deltoid tuberosity of the lateral humerus. The last of the deltoid muscles, the posterior deltoid sits on the back of the shoulder opposite of the front delt. With big side delts your shoulders will look wider and your waist thinner. ![]() Well build side delts can contribute to a strong looking upper body. The middle delt also plays a part in vertical pressing movements like dumbbell shoulder press but if you want to specifically target it then an exercise like lateral raises would do the trick. The side delt is responsible for abduction of the arm. The lateral delt starts at the acromion process and the superior surface of the humerus and then inserts into the deltoid tuberosity on the humerus. This muscle sits on the side of the shoulder between the anterior deltoid and the posterior deltoid. The lateral deltoid is also called the side delt, middle deltoid and medial deltoid. Besides being an important muscle to push weights away and over head, a well built front delt creates those rocky looking shoulders. A strong anterior deltoid is essential if you want to lift heavy weight over your head, like exercises found in Crossfit, traditional bodybuilding and Olympic lifting. Therefore, the front delt is often the most worked of the three deltoids. The anterior deltoid is also involved in many horizontal pushing exercises that work the chest like bench presses. The main action of the front delt is to raise the arm up overhead and is the primary mover in vertical pushing movements like overhead press. Both of these movements are rather common in every day life. An easy way to think of the function of the anterior deltoid is that it enables you to raise your arm in front of your body and also helps to turn your shoulders inwards. The anterior deltoid is involved in abduction, flexion and internal rotation of the arm. It starts along the lateral third of the clavicle and inserts on the deltoid tuberosity of the humerus. The anterior deltoid also referred to as the front delt or front deltoid is a muscle that sits at the front of the shoulder. We also included the rotator cuff muscles and the traps as they often work in unison with the deltoids. The shoulder is made up of three muscles the anterior deltoid, lateral deltoid and posterior deltoid. Read on for reasons why the cable machine is a great tool to target the shoulders, plus we cover 16 of the best cable shoulder exercises that you can start mixing into your workout program. If you want to strengthen and sculpt your shoulders then you need to start doing some cable exercises. ![]() Cable machines are perfect for shoulder exercises because just like the shoulder joint it has an astounding range of motion.
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