SUBSCAPULARIS

ORIGIN

Medial two-thirds of  volar surface of the scapula

 

INSERTION

Lesser tubercle of humerus

 

ACTION

Internally rotates humerus; Assists with depression of the humeral head

 

INNERVATION

Upper and Lower Subscapular Nerve (C5,6)

 

PRIMARY JOINT

Glenohumeral joint

 

KEY STRENGTH TRAINING EXERCISES

Reverse flyes

 

NEW STRENGTH TRAINING EXERCISES

Side lying internal rotation

Pushup plus

 

COMMON INJURIES

Strain/stiffness

Tear