Band standing external shoulder rotation Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Deltoid Posterior
- Equipment
- Band
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Deltoid Posterior
- Secondary Muscles
- Teres Minor, Infraspinatus
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Band External Shoulder Rotation
Visualised Target Muscle Groups
Front
Back
How to: Band standing external shoulder rotation
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding the band with both hands.
- Keep your elbows close to your body and bent at 90 degrees.
- Pull the band outwards, rotating your forearms away from each other.
- Hold for a moment at the end of the movement, then return to the start position slowly.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing the elbows to flare out.
- Using too much weight, causing loss of form.
- Not completing the full range of motion.
Modifications
- Perform with lighter resistance bands for a gentler motion.
- If standing is difficult, perform seated with good back support.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body.
- Focus on controlling the band during both the pulling and releasing phases.
- Engage your core for better stability.
Band standing external shoulder rotation Alternatives
Tags
shoulders
strength
external rotation
deltoids
rehabilitation
band exercise
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