Banded Shoulder External Rotation

BANDED SHOULDER EXTERNAL ROTATION

This is a strengthening exercise for the shoulder external rotators. Start by anchoring a band to a stable object beside you at roughly the level of mid torso. Grab the band with the furthest arm and raise the elbows to just below 90 degrees shoulder flexion. Externally rotate the arm by 90 degrees and hold the end range position for up to 2 seconds.

Muscles Involved:

• Rotator Cuff

  • Infraspiantus

  • Teres Minor

Related Conditions:

• Rotator Cuff Tear

• Rotator Cuff Tendinitis

• Shoulder Impingement

• Dynamic Shoulder Instability

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