Cable External Rotation
The Cable External Rotation primarily works the Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, with secondary activation of the Posterior Deltoid and stabilizer support from the Subscapularis. It is a cable isolation exercise at beginner difficulty.
Stand perpendicular to a cable machine with elbow bent and rotate your forearm outward against resistance.
| Equipment | Cable |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Rotation |
| Force | Static |
| Laterality | Unilateral |
| Primary | Infraspinatus, Teres Minor |
| Secondary | Posterior Deltoid |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Infraspinatus (back)
- Primary Muscle Teres Minor (back)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Posterior Deltoid (shoulders)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Subscapularis (back)
Instructions
- Preparation: Attach appropriate handle to cable pulley. Grasp handle and face machine. Execution: Rotate torso against resistance through full range of motion. Return to starting position under control. Repeat on opposite side. Comments: Perform equal reps on each side. Maintain tension throughout the hold.
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