Laying Dumbbell External Shoulder Rotation
How to Do 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 Exercise Details
Muscles worked
Laying Dumbbell External Shoulder Rotation targets shoulders and also works upper back & lower traps. Use the illustration and step-by-step instructions above to learn the movement pattern and practice proper form.
Equipment needed
This is a gym exercise. Equipment required: dumbbells.
Similar exercises
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