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Isometric Shoulder Extension

ISOMETRIC SHOULDER EXTENSION

This is an effort based isometric contraction exercise that uses a wall. Stand against a wall facing away from it with your elbows straight. With your palms facing the wall, press backwards into the wall by slowly ramping up your strength over the course of 3 seconds. Hold your maximal tolerable contraction for 5-7 seconds before ramping your strength back down to a rest (again over a 3 second count).

Muscles Involved:

  • Rotator Cuff

    • Teres Minor

  • Latissimus Dorsi

  • Teres Major

  • Triceps Brachii

Related Conditions:

  • Rotator Cuff Tear

  • Rotator Cuff Tendinitis

  • Biceps Pulley Dysfunction

  • AC Joint Sprain

  • Shoulder Impingement

  • Teres Minor Strain

  • Latissimus Dorsi Strain

  • Teres Major Strain

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