The Cable External Rotator Cuff exercise helps strengthen the muscles responsible for external shoulder rotation, which is essential for shoulder stability and maintaining proper movement patterns. By balancing the strength between internal and external rotators, you can reduce the risk of shoulder injuries and enhance overall shoulder function.
First, place the cable pulley at waist height, then grab the handle in your right hand and position yourself perpendicular with the pulley on your left side. Bring your elbow in a bent position tucked up to your side and your hand at the same height but rotated outward.
This is the starting position.
From here rotate only at the shoulder so the hand comes from an internal rotation to an externally rotated position whilst keeping the elbow tucked in at the side. This is one repetition, now repeat this for the desired amount. Once you’ve done all the reps on one arm, if required in the program and you are able to do so, repeat the exercise and the repetitions with the other arm.
If you have limited gripping ability try using the Active Hands Gripping aids or D-Ring Aids clipped straight into the carabiner to make this exercise as safe as possible.