Band Standing External Shoulder Rotation
Description
The band standing external shoulder rotation is a rotator cuff strengthening drill that uses a resistance band. The lifter anchors the band at the side and rotates the forearm outward against band tension. It builds shoulder health and stability.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Band Standing Ext Shoulder Rot Instructions
- Anchor a resistance band at elbow height.
- Stand sideways to the anchor with the working arm furthest away.
- Grip the band handle with the elbow tucked at the side.
- Bend the elbow at ninety degrees with the forearm across the body.
- Brace your core and keep the elbow pinned.
- Rotate the forearm outward away from the body.
- Hold briefly at the rotated position.
- Return with control. Finish all reps then switch sides.
Band Standing Ext Shoulder Rot Form & Visual
Band Standing Ext Shoulder Rot Benefits
- Builds the rotator cuff
- Strong shoulder health move
- Trains external rotation
- Useful warm-up
- Builds shoulder stability
Band Standing Ext Shoulder Rot Muscles Worked
- Infraspinatus
- Teres minor
- Posterior deltoid
Band Standing Ext Shoulder Rot Variations & Alternatives
- External Rotation
- Cuban Press
- Face Pull
- Y Raise
