Sword Draw
Written By David Song
SWORD DRAW
The sword draw is a rotator cuff strengthening exercise that uses an exercise band to provide multidirectional resistance. Anchor one end of the band down to a stable object at hip height. Start with the target shoulder’s hand at the opposite hip with the thumb pointed backwards while gripping the band. Simultaneously rotate the hand into a thumbs up position as your pull the band across the body and overhead. This motion should resemble drawing a sword and saluting it overhead.
Muscles Involved:
Rotator Cuff
infraspinatus
teres minor
supraspinatus
Lower Trapezius
Related Conditions:
Shoulder Impingement
Dynamic Shoulder Instability
Labral Tear
Rotator Cuff Tear / Tendinopathy / Tendinitis
SLAP Lesion
Posterior Capsule Impingement
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