Infraspinatus in yoga

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2 yoga poses stretch the infraspinatus, 2 work it and 0 need it to stabilize.

Part of: Rotator cuff. Some poses list the whole group – see also Rotator cuff.

Poses that stretch it (2)

• Cow Face Pose Gomukhasana – Bottom arm rotates inward and wraps behind the back
• Thread the Needle Pose Parsva Balasana

Poses that work it (contracting) (2)

• Downward-Facing Dog Adho Mukha Svanasana – Rotates the upper arms outward
• Goddess Pose Utkata Konasana – Rotates the upper arms outward to raise the forearms

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Written and reviewed by Yoga An Viên center · Updated 18/10/2026