External Cable Shoulder Rotation
- Adjust a cable machine to have the pulley handle be at the height as your elbow. Stand sideways next to the cable machine while holding the handle in the opposite hand.
- TIghten your core and keep your feet planted firmly. Slowly pull the handle across your body only moving the forearm.
- Once your hand is outside of your body, pause and feel the tension in the shoulder muscle. Slowly return to the starting position but do not allow the weight plate to touch the stack.
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External cable shoulder rotation is a gym exercise that targets shoulders and also works abs. Use the illustration and instructions above to learn how to perform this exercise with proper form. Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Resistance band shoulder front raises, battle rope double arm slams and standing arm circles. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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