Dumbbell Front Lying Lateral Rotation

Muscles Worked

Legend

Target Muscles
Secondary Muscles
Stabilizer Muscles

Description

This is an isolation exercise for the shoulders with emphasis on the rotator cuff muscles. This will greatly improve overall shoulder strength and stability.

Benefits

  • This exercise works the whole shoulders with emphasis on the rotator cuff muscles.
  • This will greatly improve overall shoulder strength and stability.
  • This exercise is considered a rehab/prehab exercise that helps improve shoulder health.

Risks

  • This exercise is not recommended to individuals with shoulder pain, shoulder impingement, and shoulder dislocation history.
  • Individuals with a history of shoulder problems should be closely monitored while performing this exercise.
  • Proper weight progression is advised to avoid injuries when performing this exercise.

Additional Information

Target Muscles

Shoulders

Secondary Muscles

N/A

Stabilizer Muscles

N/A

Experience

Beginner (1-2 years)

Equipment

1 x Dumbbell, Physical Therapy Bed

Exercise Type

Strength

Exertion

30%

Cardio Intensity

20%

Force

Isometric

Mechanic

Isolated

Force Detail

Unilateral

Functions

N/A

Intensity

N/A

Bearing

N/A

Impact

N/A

Utilities

N/A

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