Classification
Type | auxiliary |
Mechanics | isolated |
Direction | pull |
Equipment | 2 dumbbells |
Additional Equipment | - |
Instructions
Preparation
Grasp dumbbells and stand upright. With back straight bend forward by flexing hip and knees. Hold elbows at height of shoulders and let forearms point down. Keep upper arms perpendicular to torso.Execution
Externally rotate upper arms until forarms point forward. Return and repeat.Variations / Comments
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Starting Position
Ending Position
Muscles
Target | Infraspinatus |
Synergist | Deltoid, Posterior |
Stabilizers | Supraspinatus | Rhomboids | Deltoid, Lateral | Deltoid, Anterior | Extensors | Erector Spinae | Gluteus Maximus | Quadriceps | Hamstrings |
Front
Rear