Cable Shoulder External Rotation at 90°

10 reps

Elbow up at shoulder height, rotate the handle up until your wrist is over your elbow.

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SHOULDERS

Cable Shoulder External Rotation at 90°

BeginnerCable

This cable drill trains external rotation with the arm abducted to 90 degrees, strengthening the rotator cuff in a specific, sport-relevant position. The cable keeps tension consistent so the movement stays smooth and controlled. It's a valuable prehab exercise for improving shoulder function and lowering injury risk.

How to do it

  1. 1

    Set the pulley to shoulder height and stand side-on to the machine, feet shoulder-width apart.

  2. 2

    Grab the handle with your outside hand and raise your elbow out to shoulder height, bent to 90 degrees.

  3. 3

    Start with your hand level with your shoulder and elbow.

  4. 4

    Rotate the handle upward until your wrist sits directly above your elbow, keeping the wrist straight.

  5. 5

    Return to the start under control and repeat.

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