Closed Chain External Rotations
Written By David Song
CLOSED CHAIN EXTERNAL ROTATIONS
This exercise is used to strengthen the external rotators of the shoulder. Fold a towel up and place it between your body and your arm to stabilize your elbow. Anchor a strength band to a stable object and pull it to apply tension. Rotate your body relative to your body to contract your external rotators in a closed chain system.
Muscles Involved:
Teres Minor
Infraspinatus
Posterior Deltoids
Related Conditions:
Rotator Cuff Tear / Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
Shoulder Impingement
Glenohumeral Labral Tear
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