Seated Dumbbell External Rotation

Muscle Groups: Shoulders

Seated Dumbbell External Rotation focuses on Shoulders.

How to Perform

Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Seated Dumbbell External Rotation with proper form and technique.

  1. 1

    Sit upright on a bench, holding a dumbbell in each hand with a neutral grip.

  2. 2

    Keep your elbows bent at 90 degrees and tucked close to your sides, with your forearms pointing straight up.

  3. 3

    Rotate your shoulders to move the dumbbells outwards, keeping your elbows tucked, until your forearms are parallel to the floor.

  4. 4

    Slowly reverse the motion, internally rotating your shoulders to bring the dumbbells back to the starting position.

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