Lying External Rotation

Primary muscles
Shoulders
Secondary muscles
None
Equipment
Body weight
Movement pattern
None

Steps

  1. 1 Lie on your side with your bottom arm extended forward and your head resting on it.
  2. 2 Bend your top arm to 90 degrees at the elbow, keeping your elbow tucked into your side.
  3. 3 Keeping your elbow tucked, rotate your shoulder to lift your forearm and hand upwards towards the ceiling.
  4. 4 Slowly lower your forearm and hand back to the starting position.
  5. 5 Complete all repetitions on one side, then switch to the other side.

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