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Internal Rotation Pulldown

INTERNAL ROTATION PULL DOWN

This is a shoulder internal rotation strengthening exercise that uses a strength band. Anchor a band above you to a stable pullup bar. Align it with your fist and elbow when your elbow is raised to 90 degrees abduction. Grip onto the band and pull it directly downwards without dropping your elbow height. Slowly rotate back up and repeat as required.

Muscles Involved:

  • Rotator Cuff

    • Subscapularis

  • Latissimus Dorsi

  • Anterior Deltoid

  • Pectoralis Major

  • Teres Major

Related Conditions:

  • Rotator Cuff Tear / Rotator Cuff Tendinitis

  • Dynamic Shoulder Instability

  • Shoulder Impingement

  • Glenohumeral Joint Labral Tear

  • Shoulder Dislocation / Shoulder Subluxation

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