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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Shoulders

Equipment Required

Resistance Band

Experience Level

Beginner

Force Type

Rotation

Secondary Muscles

Middle Back

Exercise Description

The half kneeling banded external rotation exercise strengthens your shoulder's external rotators and improves shoulder stability. It helps prevent injuries and builds stronger, healthier shoulders.

How To

1. Kneel on your right knee with left foot planted forward. Hold resistance band in right hand at elbow level. 2. Anchor the band to your left or have a partner hold it. Keep your right elbow tucked against your side. 3. Start with your right hand across your body. Your forearm should be parallel to the floor. 4. Rotate your arm outward against the band resistance. Keep your elbow glued to your side during the half kneeling banded external rotation. 5. Slowly return to starting position. Complete all reps before switching to the other side for the half kneeling banded external rotation.

Form Tips

• Keep your elbow locked against your side throughout the entire half kneeling banded external rotation movement • Move slowly and control the band on both the outward and return phases • Keep your core tight and don't let your torso twist during the half kneeling banded external rotation • Use light resistance - this exercise is about control, not heavy weight

Common Mistakes

• Moving your elbow away from your side, which reduces the effectiveness of the half kneeling banded external rotation • Using too much resistance and losing control of the movement • Rushing the movement instead of focusing on slow, controlled rotations during the half kneeling banded external rotation

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