Dowel Shoulder External Rotation
Exercise Overview
The dowel shoulder external rotation exercise is an assisted stretch that improves flexibility. This exercise requires a dowel or any other type of stick to complete the exercise. Start by raising the arm to 90 degrees abduction and rotate the shoulder externally by pointing your first towards the ceiling. Hold onto the dowel with it placed behind the shoulder rather than in front. Use the other arm to pull the stick forwards to drive your shoulder into more external rotation. Be sure to stick to pain free ranges of motion.
Muscles Involved
rotator cuffsubscapularislatissimus dorsiteres majorpectoralis majoranterior deltoid
Related Conditions
rotator cuff tendinitis / rotator cuff tendinopathyshoulder impingementfrozen shoulder / adhesive capsulitislatissimus dorsi contractureupper cross syndromepectoralis major contracture
