Laying Dumbbell Internal Shoulder Rotation

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Equipment required

Dumbbells

Primary muscle group(s)

Shoulders

Laying Dumbbell Internal Shoulder Rotation exercise muscle groups

Laying Dumbbell Internal Shoulder Rotation exercise primary muscle groups

On a mat or comfortable surface, lie on your left side, with your knees comfortably bent, and place a folded towel under your head creating a cushion.
Lay your right arm along the top side of your body, and place your left hand, with the backside down, holding a light dumbbell, on the floor in front of you (your elbow should be bent at a 90-degree angle).
When ready, exhale and elevate the dumbbell away from the floor, bringing it towards you right ribcage, while keeping your elbow locked at your side.
Continue to elevate your forearm until the dumbbell touches your body.
Slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position to complete one rep.

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Laying dumbbell internal shoulder rotation is a gym work out exercise that targets shoulders. Refer to the illustration diagram and instructions above for how to perform this exercise correctly. Dumbbell shrugs, double arm front raises to overhead extension and seated lateral / side shoulder dumbbell raises are related exercise that target the same muscle groups as laying dumbbell internal shoulder rotation. Visit our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises to try in your workouts.

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