This exercise involves standing with a cable machine and rotating the shoulder externally while holding onto the cable handle. It targets the rotator cuff muscles and helps improve shoulder stability and mobility.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Cable Machine
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Targets the lower abs
- Strengthens the core muscles
- Improves balance and stability
- Increases flexibility in the hips and lower back
- Can be modified for different fitness levels
- Can be done with minimal equipment
How to perform
- Attach a cable to a low pulley and stand with your left side facing the machine.
- Grasp the handle with your right hand and bring your elbow to your side, bent at a 90-degree angle.
- Keeping your elbow at your side, rotate your arm outward as far as you can without moving your upper arm.
- Slowly return to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
- Switch sides and repeat the exercise with your left arm.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Rotator Cuff
Primary
Posterior Deltoid
Primary