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cable standing shoulder external rotation

cable standing shoulder external rotation exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: delts. Equipment: cable.

cable standing shoulder external rotation exercise demonstration
Target muscle
delts
Muscle group
rotator cuff
Body part
shoulders
Equipment
cable

Secondary muscles

rotator cuff, trapezius

How to perform

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
  2. Hold the cable handle with your arm extended in front of you, parallel to the ground.
  3. Keep your elbow slightly bent and your shoulder blades pulled back.
  4. Slowly rotate your arm outward, away from your body, while keeping your elbow in the same position.
  5. Pause for a moment at the end of the movement, then slowly return to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.