ASSISTED SHOULDER EXTERNAL ROTATION

The assisted shoulder external rotation exercise is a stretch used to target the internal rotators of the shoulder. For this exercise you will require a yoga block and a weight such as a kettlebell or dumbbell. Begin by lying down on your back while propping your elbow off of the ground using the yoga block. Place the yoga in alignment with your shoulders. While holding a weight, allow it to rotate your shoulder into external rotation. Hold a light intensity stretch for up to 30 seconds before resting.

Muscles involved:

• pectoralis major

• latissimus dorsi

• subscapularis

• teres major

• anterior deltoid

Related conditions:

• shoulder impingement

• capsular impingement

• upper cross syndrome

• frozen shoulder

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