Dumbbell Side Lying External Rotation (on a bench)
Expert Advice
Control the movement throughout the exercise to prevent momentum from taking over, ensuring that the rotator cuff muscles are properly targeted.
How-to-do Steps
- Lie on your side on a bench, holding a dumbbell in your top hand with your elbow bent at 90 degrees and pressed against your side.
- Keeping your elbow against your side, slowly rotate your forearm upwards until it is vertical.
- Pause at the top of the movement, then slowly lower back to the starting position.
- Complete the desired number of reps before switching arms.
Details
Primary
Traps100%
Equipment
Dumbbell
Exercise Type
Strength
