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Cable External Rotation

Elbow pinned to side or at 90 degrees, rotate hand away under control.

Muscles

Primary
rotator cuff
Supporting
infraspinatus, teres minor

Mechanics

Pattern
external rotation
Equipment
cable, band
Geometry
Variable Range
Energy model
Glycolytic Pathway (10-90s)
Target feel
Back of shoulder works without elbow drifting.
Progression
Add slow eccentric before load.
Regression
Use a light band.

Watch for

  • Letting elbow leave ribs
  • Loading too heavy

Substitutions

  • Cuban Rotations
  • Band external rotation
  • Face pull
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