Lying on the side with a light dumbbell, the top elbow tucked against the ribs, the forearm turns up to point at the ceiling and lowers slowly: of the common external-rotation exercises, this one drew the most rotator-cuff activity.
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Lying on the side with a light dumbbell, the top elbow tucked against the ribs, the forearm turns up to point at the ceiling and lowers slowly: of the common external-rotation exercises, this one drew the most rotator-cuff activity.
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No universal dose is assigned. Choose a manageable amount for your current capacity, leave room for controlled repetitions, and allow recovery. A clinician’s individual plan takes priority.
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