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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Shoulders

Equipment Required

Dumbbells

Experience Level

Intermediate

Force Type

Rotation

Secondary Muscles

Middle Back

Exercise Description

The knee to elbow dumbbell external rotation builds shoulder stability and rotator cuff strength. It fixes muscle imbalances and protects your shoulders from injury.

How To

1. Lie on your side with your top elbow bent at 90 degrees, holding a light dumbbell 2. Rest your elbow on your hip and keep your upper arm parallel to the ground 3. Slowly rotate the dumbbell up toward the ceiling for the knee to elbow dumbbell external rotation 4. Hold for one second at the top, squeezing your shoulder blade 5. Lower the weight back down with control and repeat the knee to elbow dumbbell external rotation movement

Form Tips

• Keep your elbow glued to your hip throughout the entire knee to elbow dumbbell external rotation • Use a light weight - your rotator cuff muscles are small and weak • Move slowly and controlled, no swinging or momentum • Focus on the knee to elbow dumbbell external rotation squeeze at the top position

Common Mistakes

• Using too heavy weight which ruins form in the knee to elbow dumbbell external rotation • Moving too fast instead of slow, controlled reps • Letting the elbow drift away from the hip during the knee to elbow dumbbell external rotation

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