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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Shoulders

Equipment Required

Cable Machine

Experience Level

Beginner

Force Type

Rotation

Secondary Muscles

Middle Back

Exercise Description

The cable external rotation exercise builds shoulder stability and prevents injury. It targets the small rotator cuff muscles that keep your shoulder joint healthy.

How To

1. Set cable at elbow height and grab handle with outside hand 2. Stand sideways to cable machine with elbow bent 90 degrees at your side 3. Keep your elbow glued to your side throughout the cable external rotation 4. Rotate your forearm away from your body until it's parallel to the floor 5. Slowly return to start position and repeat the cable external rotation movement

Form Tips

• Keep your elbow pressed against your side during the entire cable external rotation • Use a light weight - this exercise is about control, not heavy lifting • Move slowly and focus on feeling the work in your rear shoulder • Don't let your shoulder roll forward as you rotate

Common Mistakes

• Using too much weight and losing control of the cable external rotation movement • Letting the elbow drift away from your side during the rotation • Moving too fast and not controlling the cable external rotation properly

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