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45-Degree Cable External Rotation

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45-Degree Cable External Rotation

45-Degree Cable External Rotation targets the infraspinatus muscle, which is a very important muscle of the rotator cuff, which helps to provide some stability for the shoulder joint. This exercise targets your abs and also works for obliques.

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Target Muscles

Instructions

  1. Stand in front of the cable machine and grab the handle with one hand. Pull the cable by bending your arm until your elbow comes close to your body.
  2. Rotate your arm to make a 45-degree angle with your elbow away from the body.
  3. Now rotate the shoulder and drag the handle upwards, but your elbow should be stable. Pause for a few seconds and rotate your upper arm back to its initial position. Now repeat this movement to achieve your target.

Tips

  • Do this exercise at a controlled pace.
  • Do not allow your momentum to break.
  • Do not do partial repetition.
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Owen
Owen Jones
Owen
Updated: 17 Sep 2024