Banded External Rotation
Muscle Groups: Shoulders
Banded External Rotation focuses on Shoulders, with Forearm working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Banded External Rotation with proper form and technique.
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Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart and a resistance band looped around your forearms. Bend your elbows to 90 degrees and tuck them close to your sides, with your palms facing each other.
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Keeping your elbows tucked, slowly rotate your forearms outwards, pulling the band apart until your hands are away from your body.
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Control the movement as you slowly return your forearms to the starting position.
Secondary Muscles
While Banded External Rotation primarily targets Shoulders , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Forearm . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Banded External Rotation, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Banded External Rotation, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
