External Rotation

Description

This is an isolation exercise for the shoulders with emphasis on the rotator cuff muscles. This will greatly improve overall shoulder strength and stability.

Benefits

  • This exercise works the whole shoulders with emphasis on the rotator cuff muscles.
  • This will greatly improve overall shoulder strength and stability.
  • This exercise is considered a rehab/prehab exercise that helps improve shoulder health.

Risks

  • This exercise is not recommended to individuals with shoulder pain, shoulder impingement, and shoulder dislocation history.
  • Individuals with a history of shoulder problems should be closely monitored while performing this exercise.
  • Proper weight progression is advised to avoid injuries when performing this exercise.

Additional Information

Target Muscles

Shoulders

Secondary Muscles

Rotator Cuff

Stabilizer Muscles

N/A

Experience

Beginner (1-2 years)

Equipment

1 x Dumbbell, Physical Therapy Bed

Exercise Type

Strength

Exertion

30%

Cardio Intensity

10%

Force

Push

Mechanic

Isolated

Force Detail

Unilateral

Functions

N/A

Intensity

N/A

Bearing

N/A

Impact

N/A

Utilities

N/A

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