Laying Dumbbell External Shoulder Rotation
- On a mat or comfortable surface, lie on your left side, with your knees comfortably bent, and place your left hand behind your head creating a cushion for your head with your elbow crease. Place a light dumbbell just in front of your stomach.
- Lay your right elbow on your side and allow your forearm to rest relaxed across your stomach.
- When ready, grasp the dumbbell with your right hand, and exhale as you elevate your forearm away from your stomach while keeping your elbow loosely locked at your side.
- Continue to elevate your forearm until the dumbbell is in line with your body.
- Slowly lower your forearm back to the starting position to complete one rep.
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Laying dumbbell external shoulder rotation is a gym work out exercise that targets shoulders and also involves upper back & lower traps. Refer to the illustration diagram and instructions above for how to perform this exercise correctly. Cardio – swimming, crab toe touches and battle rope squatting alternating waves are related exercise that target the same muscle groups as laying dumbbell external shoulder rotation. Visit our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises to try in your workouts.
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