Resistance Band Standing 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 Shoulder Rotation
How to: Resistance Band Standing External Rotation
- Attach the resistance band to a stable object at elbow height.
- Stand with your side facing the anchor point and hold the band with the hand furthest from the anchor.
- Start with your elbow bent at 90 degrees, keeping it close to your body.
- Rotate your arm externally, moving the hand away from the body while keeping the elbow in place.
- Return to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Letting the elbow drift away from the body.
- Rotating too quickly instead of maintaining control.
- Not fully extending the arm back to the starting position.
Modifications
- Use a lighter resistance band.
- Perform the movement seated if standing is difficult.
Tips
- Keep your elbow close to your body while rotating.
- Engage your core for better stability.
- Control the movement to avoid using momentum.
Resistance Band Standing External Rotation Alternatives
Tags
shoulders
back
external rotation
resistance band
strength training
rehabilitation