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    Dumbbell External Rotation Exercise Guide

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    Exercise Profile

    Target
    Teres Minor
    Equipment
    Dumbbell
    Body Part
    Back
    Primary Muscle
    Teres Minor
    Secondary Muscles
    Deltoid Posterior, Teres Major
    Intensity
    medium
    Category
    strength
    Skill Level
    intermediate
    Estimated Calories
    4.5
    Alternate Names
    Dumbbell Shoulder External Rotation

    Visualised Target Muscle Groups

    Front

    Body muscles front

    Back

    Body muscles back

    How to: Dumbbell External Rotation

    1. Stand or sit with a dumbbell in one hand, your elbow bent at 90 degrees and close to your body.
    2. Rotating the arm, lift the dumbbell away from your body while keeping your elbow fixed.
    3. Lower the dumbbell back to the starting position in a controlled manner.
    4. Repeat for the desired amount of repetitions.

    Common Mistakes

    • Allowing the elbow to drift away from the body.
    • Using too much weight, leading to poor form.

    Modifications

    • Reduce the weight of the dumbbell for beginners.
    • Perform the exercise sitting to provide more stability.

    Tips

    • Keep your elbow close to your body during the movement.
    • Perform the exercise in a controlled manner to avoid injury.

    Dumbbell External Rotation Alternatives

    Dumbbell Side Lying External Rotation (on a bench)

    Dumbbell Side Lying External Rotation (on a bench)

    Body Part: Back

    Tags

    shoulders
    rotation
    strength
    dumbbells
    rehabilitation
    muscle activation

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