Cable Standing Shoulder External Rotation Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Teres Minor
- Equipment
- Cable
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Teres Minor
- Secondary Muscles
- Deltoid Posterior, Teres Major
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Shoulder External Rotation with Cable
How to: Cable Standing Shoulder External Rotation
- Attach the cable to a low pulley.
- Stand sideways to the machine with the side you wish to work facing away from the machine.
- Hold the handle with the opposite hand, keeping your elbow at a 90-degree angle.
- Engage your abdominal muscles and rotate your forearm away from your body, keeping your elbow close to your side.
- Slowly return to the starting position and repeat.
Common Mistakes
- Lifting the elbow away from the side of the body.
- Using too much weight, causing compromised form.
- Not fully engaging the target muscles.
Modifications
- Use lighter weight to reduce strain.
- Perform seated if balance is an issue.
Tips
- Maintain a neutral stance with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Keep your elbow pinned to your side throughout the movement.
- Rotate slowly and with control to target the muscles effectively.
Cable Standing Shoulder External Rotation Alternatives
Tags
shoulders
cable
external rotation
strength training
back
rehabilitation