External Rotation Side Steps

ShoulderShoulder Stability
Written By David Song

EXTERNAL ROTATION SIDE STEPS

This is a rotator cuff strengthening exercise that targets the external shoulder rotators. It is a progressive loading isometric exercise that utilizes a band to add resistance to the shoulder. Step out as far as you can tolerate while retaining good form and hold for 5-10 seconds before stepping back in to reduce the resistance.

Muscles Involved:

  • Infraspinatus

  • Teres Minor

Related Conditions:

  • Rotator Cuff Tear / Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy

  • Shoulder Impingement

  • Posterior Capsule Impingement

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