supination
noun
su·pi·na·tion
ˌsü-pə-ˈnā-shən 
1
: rotation of the forearm and hand so that the palm faces forward or upward
also
: a corresponding movement of the foot and leg in which the foot rolls outward with an elevated arch
2
: the position resulting from supination
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They’re designed to promote airflow to keep your feet cool, and the sneaker’s neutral support is great for people without concerns of pronation or supination.
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2025
Footwear companies will often steer people with overpronation or supination toward a stability shoe.
—Korin Miller, Outside, 24 Aug. 2025
That’s sneaker talk for a symmetrical heel-toe chassis that limits supination (my favorite nation in the world) to help control pivot movements.
—David Hochman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The purpose of the biceps is to flex the upper arm and help with forearm supination.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2024
However, the size and strength of your arch can cause your foot to roll more inward (or outward, as is the case with supination) than normal.
—Suzie Glassman, Health, 18 June 2024
Pitchers that throw sweepers generally have supination bias.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2024
How to Do It: Perform a standard barbell curl with both arms, working to emphasize the supination at the top of the rep.
—Brett Williams, Men's Health, 31 May 2023
Below that is a Related Reading section with short articles about walking speed, supination, and pronation and their impacts on your overall health, feet, and walking quality.
—Angela Moscaritolo, PCMAG, 11 May 2023
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2025
Footwear companies will often steer people with overpronation or supination toward a stability shoe.
—Korin Miller, Outside, 24 Aug. 2025
That’s sneaker talk for a symmetrical heel-toe chassis that limits supination (my favorite nation in the world) to help control pivot movements.
—David Hochman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The purpose of the biceps is to flex the upper arm and help with forearm supination.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2024
However, the size and strength of your arch can cause your foot to roll more inward (or outward, as is the case with supination) than normal.
—Suzie Glassman, Health, 18 June 2024
Pitchers that throw sweepers generally have supination bias.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2024
How to Do It: Perform a standard barbell curl with both arms, working to emphasize the supination at the top of the rep.
—Brett Williams, Men's Health, 31 May 2023
Below that is a Related Reading section with short articles about walking speed, supination, and pronation and their impacts on your overall health, feet, and walking quality.
—Angela Moscaritolo, PCMAG, 11 May 2023
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“Supination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supination. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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supination
noun
su·pi·na·tion
ˌsü-pə-ˈnā-shən
1
: rotation of the forearm and hand so that the palm faces forward or upward and the radius lies parallel to the ulna
also
: a corresponding movement of the foot and leg in which the foot rolls outward with an elevated arch so that in walking the foot tends to come down on its outer edge
2
: the position resulting from supination
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