Posterior Glide Rotations

Exercise Overview

The posterior glide rotations exercise utilizes a light monster band to assist in shoulder centration. Start by looping one end of the band around the front of the shoulder making sure that the band is contacting the humeral aspect of the shoulder joint. Anchor the other end of the band to a stable object behind you. Take a step forward to add tension into the band and raise your arm to 90 degrees shoulder abduction. Begin to rotate the shoulder into end range external rotation and internal rotation while remaining in an abducted position. Complete 15-20 pain free repetitions per set.

Muscles Involved

SupraspinatusTeres MinorInfraspinatusSubscapularisRotator Cuff

Related Conditions

Shoulder ImpingementFrozen ShoulderPosterior Capsule Tightness

Equipment Needed

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