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Exercises / Shoulder external rotation

Shoulder external rotation GIF

Figure

Male figure; the female figure follows.

Muscles
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Worked muscles

  • ShouldersMusculus deltoideus
  • Rotator cuffMusculi rotatores humeri
  • Rear shouldersMusculus deltoideus, pars spinalis
  • RhomboidsMusculi rhomboidei
  • TrapeziusMusculus trapezius
Equipment
Resistance band
Level
beginner
Loop
One repetition, 3.7 seconds

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Part of the Chest and shoulders pack: male figure (the female figure follows), GIF, WebP and MP4 at 480 and 720 px, commercial license.

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  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXERCISEGIF_KEY"

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How to do a shoulder external rotation

  1. Stand tall holding a band with both hands, elbows bent to 90 degrees and tucked against your sides.
  2. Keep your elbows pinned and forearms parallel to the floor.
  3. Rotate your forearms outward, pulling the band apart while keeping elbows fixed.
  4. Pause briefly at the end range without shrugging your shoulders.
  5. Slowly return your hands back to the starting position under control.

Form tips

  • Keep your elbows tucked tight to your sides throughout.
  • Move only at the shoulder, keeping wrists neutral.
  • Avoid arching your lower back or shrugging.

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