Wall Block Isometric Shoulder Internal Rotation
Exercise Overview
WALL BLOCK ISOMETRIC INTERNAL ROTATION The wall block isometric internal rotation is a strengthening exercise for the rotator cuff. Start by leaning your back against a wall. Raise the elbow up to 90 degrees shoulder abduction and rotate the shoulder into roughly 45 degrees internal rotation. Sandwich a yoga block between the wall and your hand. Press your hand into the yoga block with maximal tolerable effort for 4-8 seconds. Rest for 4-8 seconds between repetitions.
Muscles Involved
subscapularispectoralis majorlatissimus dorsiteres major
Related Conditions
rotator cuff tendinitissubscapularis tendinitisrotator cuff strainsubscapularis strainpectoralis major strainshoulder impingementglenohumeral labral tearshoulder instability
