Cable Seated Shoulder External Rotation

Classification

Instructions

Preparation

Sit with side to low pulley. Grasp dumbbell cable attachment with far arm. Position elbow against side and forearm across belly.

Execution

Pull cable attachment away from body by externally rotating shoulder. Return and repeat. Turn around and continue with opposite arm.

Comments

Maintain elbow against side and fixed elbow position (90° angle) throughout exercise. Exercise may be performed standing with medium high pulley.

Muscles

Target

• Infraspinatus

Synergists

• Teres Minor
• Deltoid, Posterior

Stabilizers

• Rhomboids
• Trapezius, Lower
• Deltoid, Lateral
• Wrist Extensors