Shoulder
Supraspinatus exercises
Initiates shoulder abduction and assists joint centering.
11
Exercises
1
Primary target
Related exercise guides
Home equipment tiers prioritize bodyweight, walls, chairs, towels, bands, and household loads before gym-only equipment.
Dumbbell Front Raise
Raise dumbbells in front of you to shoulder height. Works front of shoulders.
Dumbbell Lateral Raise
Raise dumbbells out to your sides to shoulder height. Works side of shoulders.
Foam Water-Dumbbell Lateral Raise
You stand in chest-deep pool water holding a foam water dumbbell in each hand. You lift both straight arms out to the sides, then lower them.
Full Can Raise
Raise arm to side with thumb up (like holding a full can). Safer variation of empty can raise.
Kettlebell Front Raise, Two-Handed
You stand tall and hold one kettlebell by its handle with both hands, so it hangs in front of your thighs. You raise it straight forward to shoulder height with nearly straight arms, then lower it back with control.
Kettlebell Lateral Raise
You stand holding a kettlebell by its handle at your side with your palm toward your body. You lift it straight out to the side to shoulder height with a slight elbow bend, then lower it. You repeat on the other side.
Landmine Lateral Raise
You stand beside a barbell anchored at one end, holding the free end in the hand farthest from the anchor in front of your hip. You raise your arm out to the side to shoulder height, then lower it. You repeat on the other side.
Medicine Ball Front Raise
You stand holding a medicine ball between both palms in front of your body, arms slightly bent. You raise the ball forward and up, then lower it back down.
Plate-Loaded Lateral Raise
You sit in a lateral raise machine with your elbows against the pads close to your body. You push the pads out and up to the side, then lower them.
Side Laterals to Front Raise
Raise two dumbbells out to the sides to shoulder height, bring them together in front of the body at the top, and lower them through the front.
TRX Y Raise
Using TRX straps, lean back and pull yourself up with arms in Y position. Advanced back exercise.