Wall Isometric External Rotation

Exercise Overview

The wall isometric external rotation exercise is a strengthening and stability exercise used to target the external rotators of the shoulder. Start by standing perpendicular to a wall with the target arm against the wall. Bend the elbow to 90 degrees. Proceed to rotate the shoulder into external rotation by pressing the back of your hand into the wall. Hold this contraction for up to 5-7 seconds and rest for 4-5 seconds. Repeat as required

Muscles Involved

Rotator CuffInfraspinatusTeres minorrotator cuff tearrotator cuff tendinopathyAC joint sprainglenohumeral labral teardynamic shoulder instabilityshoulder impingement

Related Conditions

Rotator Cuff TendinopathyShoulder ImpingementShoulder Instability

Equipment Needed

No equipment needed

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