External Rotation (Right and Left)

5/8/2006 12:00:00 AM | General

Muscles Used	Infraspinatus, Teres Minor
Movement Classification	Push
Modality Choices	Dumbbell, Plate, Manual Resistance, Surgical Tubing, Elastic Cord
Starting Position	a) Lay downon either right or left side with knees slightly bent. Hold dumbbell in the opposite hand of the side you are laying on and bend arm so that the forearm and upper arm are at 90 degrees. The palm should be facing the body. b) For surgical tubing stand with the cord on the opposite side of the arm you are exercising, keep elbow close to the side, and keep arm at a 90 degree angle, with palm facing the body.
Description	Keeping a 90 degree angle at the elbow, bring arm outward as far as possible. Pause momentarily and then recover to the starting position.
Spotting	Be prepared to assist at the wrists or weights.
Points To Emphasize	1. Performing the exercise on a flat bench can increase the range of motion.