How to Do
How to Do Rotator Cuff Standing External Rotation Exercise With Band
The Rotator Cuff Standing External Rotation Exercise With Band should begin with good posture to avoid injury. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward. Your core muscles should be activated to support your posture as you perform the exercise.
If any pain is experienced, immediately stop the Rotator Cuff Standing External Rotation Exercise With Band.
Beginning
Beginning Standing External Rotation Exercise
Grasp the center of the band about shoulder width apart, with slight tension in the band. Maintain a parallel forearm position with your elbows by your sides. Pull the band's ends outward. Hold and gradually return.
Movement
Standing External Rotation Exercise Movement
1. Maintain a neutral spine and square shoulders by standing with your feet shoulder width apart. Begin by making a 90-degree angle with your arm and tucking your elbow into your side.
2. Laterally rotate your arm at a 90-degree angle, keeping your elbow tucked, until you feel a slight strain in the shoulder socket.
3. Repeat the action by returning the arm to its starting position.
Benefits
Standing External Rotation Exercise Benefits
Exercises can help to strengthen the hip external rotators, improving stability and preventing hip, knee, and ankle injuries. Strong hip external rotators can also help to alleviate knee and lower back pain. Stretches can aid in the improvement of hip external rotator flexibility and range of motion.
