Standing side-on to an anchor, the elbow tucked at the side and bent to a right angle, the forearm swings out against a light band and returns slowly: the rotator cuff's outward turn, with the band's give and no need to lie down.
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Shoulder rotation family
Standing band external rotation
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Standing side-on to an anchor, the elbow tucked at the side and bent to a right angle, the forearm swings out against a light band and returns slowly: the rotator cuff's outward turn, with the band's give and no need to lie down.
DemandEasy
Equipment requiredA band + An anchor point
Muscle focusShoulders · Back
The figure gets into position, then repeats the movement. Technical checks passed; qualified exercise review is pending.
Watch this variation on the 3D figure above: it gets into position, then repeats the movement.
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How to move
Stand side-on to an anchor at elbow height, a band from it in the outside hand, that elbow tucked at your side and bent to a right angle.
Turn the forearm out away from the body, the elbow staying at your side.
Return slowly across the front.
Form cues
A rolled towel between elbow and ribs keeps the elbow in place.
Move only as far as the shoulder turns comfortably.
Practice and cautions
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.
This is movement education, not an assessment or treatment prescription. Stop for sharp or increasing pain, dizziness, numbness or tingling; seek individual guidance for symptoms, injury or restrictions.
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