Wall Block Isometric Shoulder Internal Rotation

WALL BLOCK ISOMETRIC INTERNAL ROTATION

The wall block isometric internal rotation is a strengthening exercise for the rotator cuff. Start by leaning your back against a wall. Raise the elbow up to 90 degrees shoulder abduction and rotate the shoulder into roughly 45 degrees internal rotation. Sandwich a yoga block between the wall and your hand. Press your hand into the yoga block with maximal tolerable effort for 4-8 seconds. Rest for 4-8 seconds between repetitions.

Muscles involved:

• subscapularis

• pectoralis major

• latissimus dorsi

• teres major

Related conditions:

• rotator cuff tendinitis

• subscapularis tendinitis

• rotator cuff strain

• subscapularis strain

• pectoralis major strain

• shoulder impingement

• glenohumeral labral tear

• shoulder instability

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