A baseball pitcher has been complaining of weakness in the lateral rotation motions of the shoulder. You have been asked to evaluate him for a strengthening program. Which of the following muscles would you have him concentrate on strengthening?

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The lateral rotation motions of the shoulder are mainly controlled by the subscapularis, teres minor, and infraspinatus muscles. Of these three muscles, teres minor is the most active in late cocking and acceleration phases of throwing. Therefore, strengthening of the teres minor is likely to be most effective in addressing the pitcher's weakness in lateral rotation motions.

A Baseball Pitcher Has Been Complaining of Weakness in the Lateral