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    Cable Standing Shoulder External Rotation Exercise Guide

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    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

    Visualised Target Muscle Groups

    Front

    Body muscles front

    Back

    Body muscles back

    How to: Cable Standing Shoulder External Rotation

    1. Attach the cable to a low pulley.
    2. Stand sideways to the machine with the side you wish to work facing away from the machine.
    3. Hold the handle with the opposite hand, keeping your elbow at a 90-degree angle.
    4. Engage your abdominal muscles and rotate your forearm away from your body, keeping your elbow close to your side.
    5. 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

    Band standing external shoulder rotation

    Band standing external shoulder rotation

    Body Part: Back

    Cable Kneeling Shoulder External Rotation

    Cable Kneeling Shoulder External Rotation

    Body Part: Back

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    Barbell Seated Shrug

    Body Part: Back

    Tags

    shoulders
    cable
    external rotation
    strength training
    back
    rehabilitation

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