90-degree Cable External Rotation

Primary muscles
Shoulders
Secondary muscles
None
Equipment
Cable
Movement pattern
None

Steps

  1. 1 Stand beside a cable machine with the cable set to shoulder height.
  2. 2 Abduct one arm to the side so your elbow is at shoulder height and bent to 90 degrees, with your forearm pointing forward.
  3. 3 Grasp the cable handle with a neutral grip, keeping your elbow stationary.
  4. 4 Rotate your forearm upward and backward by externally rotating your shoulder.
  5. 5 Slowly return your forearm to the starting position by internally rotating your shoulder.
  6. 6 Complete all repetitions on one side, then switch to the other arm.

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