Abducted Shoulder Internal Rotation
Exercise Overview
This is a shoulder internal rotation strengthening exercise. Anchor a band behind you at roughly ear height. Keep the elbow flexed to 90 degrees and abducted to shoulder height. Grip onto the free end of the band and hold it so that your fist is directly above your elbow. Take a step forwards to add tension to the band. Rotate downwards until your forearm is parallel with the floor. Repeat as required.
Muscles Involved
Rotator CuffSubscapularisLatissimus DorsiAnterior DeltoidPectoralis MajorTeres Major
Related Conditions
Rotator Cuff Tear / Rotator Cuff TendinitisDynamic Shoulder InstabilityShoulder ImpingementGlenohumeral Joint Labral TearShoulder Dislocation / Shoulder Subluxation
