Internal Rotation Uppercut
Exercise Overview
INTERNAL ROTATION UPPER CUTS This is a rotator cuff strengthening exercise that works on dynamic stabilization of the glenohumeral joint. Anchor a band down next to you and grab it with the arm closest to it. Complete a shoulder flexion motion while keeping the wrist in line with the elbow. Maintain a 90 degree bend in the elbow during this exercise. The forearm should be as close to completely vertical as possible during this movement.
Muscles Involved
Rotator Cuff (Subscapularis)Latissimus DorsiPectoralis MinorAnterior Deltoids
Related Conditions
Shoulder ImpingementDynamic Shoulder InstabilityLabral TearRotator Cuff Tear / Tendinopathy / TendinitisSLAP LesionPosterior Capsule Impingement
