Assisted Shoulder External Rotation
ASSISTED SHOULDER EXTERNAL ROTATION
The assisted shoulder external rotation exercise is used to strengthen the rotator cuff muscles. Start by setting up an exercise bench to 90 degrees and use the top of it to support your elbow. Stand in a split squat position to raise the elbow up to 90 degrees shoulder abduction. While keeping the elbow bent to 90 degrees flexion, raise a dumbbell by externally rotating the shoulder until your fist points up towards the ceiling. Lower the weight back down at a 2 second interval until the forearm is roughly parallel with the floor.
Muscles involved:
Rotator cuff
teres minor
infraspinatus
Related conditions:
rotator cuff strain
rotator cuff tendinitis
SLAP lesion
glenohumeral labral tear
AC joint sprain
shoulder impingement