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Cable external rotation GIF

Figure

Male figure; the female figure follows.

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Worked muscles

  • ShouldersMusculus deltoideus
  • Rotator cuffMusculi rotatores humeri
  • Rear shouldersMusculus deltoideus, pars spinalis
Equipment
Cable machine
Level
beginner
Loop
One repetition, 2.87 seconds

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  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXERCISEGIF_KEY"

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How to do a cable external rotation

  1. Attach a handle to a pulley at elbow height and stand side on to the stack.
  2. Take the handle in your far hand with your elbow bent 90 degrees and pinned to your side.
  3. Rotate your forearm away from your body.
  4. Keep your elbow at your side throughout.
  5. Return slowly to the start.

Form tips

  • Very light weight, this is a rotator cuff exercise.
  • The elbow never leaves your side, put a towel between it and your ribs if needed.
  • Move slowly in both directions.

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