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External Shoulder Rotations In Abduction

Activation · each side · Standing at a rack · Resistance band, Rack or sturdy post

Shoulders

What you should feel

Tension in the shoulders and upper back.

How to do the External Shoulder Rotations In Abduction

  1. Standing, feet hip-width apart, upright torso, core engaged.
  2. Arm raised to the side at shoulder height, elbow bent. Hand pointing toward the ceiling, holding the elastic band.
  3. Elastic band pulled backward. Elbow maintained at shoulder height with each repetition.

Muscles and zones

Works the shoulders. Sprung uses it in Activate routines.

Alternatives

Shoulder Flaps
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