Seated Dumbbell External Rotation - Infraspinatus & Teres Minor Rotator Cuff Strengthening
Exercise Overview
Seated dumbbell external rotation is a rotator cuff strengthening exercise that targets the infraspinatus and teres minor. It is commonly used to improve shoulder external rotation strength, enhance dynamic shoulder stability, and support rehabilitation of rotator cuff dysfunction.
Muscles Involved
InfraspinatusTeres minorPosterior deltoidSupraspinatusMiddle trapezius
Related Conditions
Rotator cuff tendinopathyShoulder impingement syndromeRotator cuff weaknessGlenohumeral instabilityPost-operative rotator cuff rehabilitation
