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How to do External Rotation with Band

Primary muscle: Shoulders

ShouldersBeginnerResistance bandIsolation
External Rotation with Band start and end positionExternal Rotation with Band start and end position

Step-by-step

  1. Anchor the band at elbow height to something solid
  2. Stand sideways to the band and grab it with the far hand; elbow bent 90 degrees, pinned to your torso
  3. Rotate your forearm outward to stretch the band
  4. Hold for one second at the end range
  5. Return under control; finish the reps, then switch sides

Coaching tip

Ideal at home or in warm-ups; adding 2 sets before every shoulder session lowers injury risk.

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