Prone W-Rotation

ShoulderRotator Cuff
Written By David Song

PRONE W-ROTATION

This is an end range strengthening exercise for the shoulder external rotators. Start by lying down on the ground with your arm abducted to roughly 90 degrees. Use one forearm to cushion your forehead so that the neck can be relaxed during this exercise. While in a thumbs up position and elbow bent to 90 degrees, rotate your arm towards the ceiling while pinning the elbow to the floor. Hold the end range for up to 7 seconds. .

Muscles Involved:

  • Rotator Cuff

    • Teres Minor

    • Infraspinatus

Related Conditions:

  • Winged Scapula / Scapular Dyskinesia

  • Shoulder Impingement

  • Rotator Cuff Tear

    • Infraspinatus Strain

    • Teres Minor Strain

  • Upper Cross Syndrome

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