T-Raise Rotation

Exercise Overview

The t-raise rotation exercise is an end range mobility exercise. This exercise requires a tennis or lacrosse ball. Start by lying down on your belly and grip onto a ball with max strength. Keep your arm abducted to 90 degrees and extend the shoulder to raise your fist towards the ceiling. Maintain maximal shoulder extension while rotating the arm in both directions. Rotate both clockwise and counter-clockwise while changing directions once you’ve reached each end range.

Muscles Involved

rotator cuffinfraspinatusteres minorsubscapularismiddle trapeziusposterior deltoidrhomboids

Related Conditions

rotator cuff tendinitisshoulder impingementdynamic shoulder instability

Equipment Needed

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