Cable Standing Shoulder Internal Rotation

Classification

Instructions

Preparation

Stand with side to elbow height cable pulley. Grasp cable stirrup with near arm. Position elbow against side with elbow bent approximately 90°.

Execution

Pull cable stirrup toward body by internally rotating shoulder until forearm is across belly. Return and repeat. Continue with opposite arm.

Comments

Maintain elbow against side and fixed elbow position throughout exercise. Exercise may be performed seated if medium high / adjustable pulley is not availble.

Muscles

Target

• Subscapularis

Synergists

• Pectoralis Major, Sternal
• Pectoralis Major, Clavicular
• Latissimus Dorsi
• Teres Major
• Deltoid, Anterior

Stabilizers

• Pectoralis Minor
• Rhomboids
• Levator Scapulae
• Wrist Flexors