Side Lying Internal Dumbbell Rotation

Alternative Names

Side Lying Internal DB Rotation

Muscles Worked

Legend

Target Muscles
Secondary Muscles
Stabilizer Muscles

Description

This movement is an isolation exercise for the shoulders, emphasising the rotator cuff muscles. This will significantly improve overall shoulder strength and stability.

Benefits

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

Risks

  • If not correctly executed, this exercise can injure the shoulders and elbows.
  • Proper execution and progression of resistance are a must to avoid injuries.
  • Beginners should always start with light resistance and practice good form first.

Additional Information

Target Muscles

Shoulders

Secondary Muscles

N/A

Stabilizer Muscles

N/A

Experience

Beginner (1-2 years)

Equipment

1 x Dumbbell

Exercise Type

Static Stretch

Exertion

30%

Cardio Intensity

15%

Force

Pull

Mechanic

Isolated

Force Detail

Unilateral

Functions

N/A

Intensity

N/A

Bearing

N/A

Impact

N/A

Utilities

N/A

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