Cable External Rotation

Primary muscles
Shoulders
Secondary muscles
Forearms
Equipment
Cable
Movement pattern
None

Steps

  1. 1 Stand next to a cable machine with the pulley set to a low position.
  2. 2 Grab the D-handle with a neutral grip with the hand closest to the machine.
  3. 3 Tuck your elbow into your side and position your forearm across your body.
  4. 4 Keeping your elbow tucked, externally rotate your shoulder to pull the handle away from your torso.
  5. 5 Slowly return your forearm to the starting position across your body.
  6. 6 Complete your repetitions on one side, then switch to the other arm.

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