Wall Block Isometric External Rotation
Exercise Overview
The wall block isometric external rotation exercise is used to target the rotator cuff muscles responsible for externally rotating the glenohumeral joint. Start leaning your back against a wall and raise the arm to 90 degrees abduction. Keeping the elbow bent to 90 degrees, hold a yoga block or foam roller with the band of your hand against the wall. Isometrically push into the block and hold as required (up to 2 minutes depending on intensity of exercise and goals).
Muscles Involved
infraspinatusteres minor
Related Conditions
rotator cuff strain / rotator cuff tearrotator cuff tendinitis / tendonitisshoulder impingementdynamic shoulder instabilityshoulder dislocation rehabilitationAC joint sprain / acromioclavicular joint sprainglenohumeral labral tear / shoulder labral tear
