Resistance Band Standing 90 degrees Shoulder External Rotation Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Infraspinatus
- Equipment
- Resistance Band
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Infraspinatus
- Secondary Muscles
- Deltoid Posterior, Teres Minor
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Resistance Band External Rotation
How to: Resistance Band Standing 90 degrees Shoulder External Rotation
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the resistance band in one hand.
- Bend your elbow to 90 degrees and keep it close to your side.
- Rotate your arm outward against the resistance of the band, keeping your elbow fixed.
- Return slowly to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing the elbows to drift away from the body.
- Using momentum rather than controlled movement.
- Overextending or straining the shoulders.
Modifications
- Use a lighter resistance band for reduced tension.
- Perform the exercise seated for better stability.
Tips
- Engage your core throughout the movement to maintain stability.
- Keep your elbows close to your body and rotate purely from the shoulder joint.
Resistance Band Standing 90 degrees Shoulder External Rotation Alternatives
Tags
shoulders
resistance band
external rotation
strength
rehabilitation
core stability