cable standing shoulder external rotation
cable standing shoulder external rotation is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
Step 2
Hold the cable handle with your arm extended in front of you, parallel to the ground.
Step 3
Keep your elbow slightly bent and your shoulder blades pulled back.
Step 4
Slowly rotate your arm outward, away from your body, while keeping your elbow in the same position.
Step 5
Pause for a moment at the end of the movement, then slowly return to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
Primary body parts
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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