S2 | External Rotation - Band

S2 | External Rotation - Band

S2 | External Rotation - Band

EXERCISE USE

This is for strengthening your external rotator cuff muscles and tendons including teres minor and infraspinatus, which are an essential part of any rotator cuff rehab program cuff and shoulder joint stability. It also helps with shoulder blade stability.

Recommended Equipment

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Theratubing - Red (Medium)

Theratubing - Red (Medium)

INSTRUCTIONS

Keep elbow just away from body, elbow at 90deg and shoulder blade pulled back and down. You can feel the bottom corner of the shoulder blade with opposite hand behind back. Pull the theraband outwards by rotating the arm outwards, pivoting at the elbow as an axis point (make sure the elbow stays bent at 90deg). Don't let the elbow move out of position or let the shoulder blade move - you can use you opposite finger on your elbow as a guide.

Alternative Exercise

Session 1:

S2 | External Rotation (dumbbell)

S2 | External Rotation (dumbbell)

Progression Levels

Session 1:

1

S1 | External Rotation (eccentric - band)

S1 | External Rotation (eccentric - band)

2

S2 | External Rotation - Band

S2 | External Rotation - Band

3

S3 | External Rotation (45 Deg) - Band

S3 | External Rotation (45 Deg) - Band

4

S4 | External Rotation (90 Deg) - Band

S4 | External Rotation (90 Deg) - Band

Education Videos for this Exercise

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