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Exercise Lab

Cable External Rotation

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Equipment

  • Cable Column

Muscle Groups

  • Shoulders

Purposes

  • Strengthening of the rotator cuff muscles.

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Description

  • Stand with good posture and feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart.
  • Grip handle tightly, and place your elbow by your side with your arm flexed at a 90 degree angle.
  • With your elbow tucked in, place your hand in front of your abdominals.
  • Begin movement by pulling the cable away from your midline, and rotate your hand outward.
  • Return to start position.

ProTip

  • Rotate your arm in a controlled manner.

Mistakes

  • Not keeping your elbow tucked in.
  • Bad posture.