Sword Draw

ShoulderShoulder Strengthening
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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