Classification
Type | auxiliary |
Mechanics | isolated |
Direction | pull |
Equipment | dumbbell |
Additional Equipment | flat bench |
Instructions
Preparation
Grasp dumbbell and lie on flat bench in lateral position, place lower elbow under shoulder, forearm pointing forward. Put elbow of other arm to side, forearm facing down perpendicular to torso.Execution
Externally rotate shoulder to raise dumbbell. Return and repeat. Switch position and continue with opposite side.Variations / Comments
Keep elbow fixed throughout motion.![Dumbbell External Rotation, Lying | Starting Position Dumbbell External Rotation, Lying Starting Position](/data/exercisefiles/89/2689.jpg)
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![Dumbbell External Rotation, Lying | Ending Position Dumbbell External Rotation, Lying Ending Position](/data/exercisefiles/90/2690.jpg)
Muscles
Target | Infraspinatus |
Synergist | Teres Minor | Deltoid, Posterior |
Stabilizers | Rhomboids | Wrist Extensors |
![Dumbbell External Rotation, Lying | Muscles Front Dumbbell External Rotation, Lying Muscles Front](/data/musclemaps/45/1145.jpg)
Front
![Dumbbell External Rotation, Lying | Muscles Rear Dumbbell External Rotation, Lying Muscles Rear](/data/musclemaps/46/1146.jpg)
Rear
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