Dumbbell Upright Shoulder External Rotation (with support)

Classification

Instructions

Preparation

Stand or sit with side against chest height platform. With dumbbell in hand, position upper arm horizontally on platform, elbow bent so forearm is upright.

Execution

Lower dumbbell forward by rotating shoulder. Return and repeat. Continue with opposite arm.

Comments

Throughout movement, keep bent elbow (approximately 90°) out to side, shoulder height.

Muscles

Target

• Teres Minor

Synergists

• Infraspinatus
• Deltoid, Posterior
• Supraspinatus

Stabilizers

• Serratus Anterior
• Wrist Extensors