Table Assisted Shoulder External Rotation

TABLE ASSISTED SHOULDER EXTERNAL ROTATION

The table assisted shoulder external rotation stretch is used to target the internal rotators of the shoulder. Start by placing your elbow on a table and sit parallel to it. Bend your elbow to 90 degrees and place the palm of your hand on the table. Begin the stretch by leaning forwards with your torso. Go as far as you can tolerate pain free and hold the stretch for up to 30 second. Rest for 30 seconds before completing another repetition if needed.

Muscles involved:

• pectoralis major

• latissimus dorsi

• teres major

• subscapularis

Related conditions:

• rotator cuff tendonitis / tendonopathy

• frozen shoulder

• adhesive capsulitis

• shoulder impingement

• latissimus dorsi contracture

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