Show Notes
The supraspinatus is one of the most misunderstood muscles in the human body. This episode aims to correct that.
Key resources
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Wattanaprakornkul D, Cathers I, Halaki M, Ginn KA. The rotator cuff muscles have a direction specific recruitment pattern during shoulder flexion and extension exercises. J Sci Med Sport. 2011;14(5):376–382.
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