Lever Shoulder External Rotation
The Lever Shoulder External Rotation primarily works the Infraspinatus, with secondary activation of the Posterior Deltoid, Teres Minor and stabilizer support from the Trapezius (Lower), Wrist Extensors. It is a machine isolation exercise at beginner difficulty.
A machine isolation pull exercise targeting the Infraspinatus.
| Equipment | Machine |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Isolation |
| Force | Pull |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Infraspinatus |
| Secondary | Posterior Deltoid, Teres Minor |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Infraspinatus (back)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Posterior Deltoid (shoulders)
- Secondary Muscle Teres Minor (back)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Trapezius (Lower) (back)
- Stabilizer Muscle Wrist Extensors (forearms)
Instructions
- Preparation: Place elbow on forearm pad and grasp handle with upper arm to side of body and forearm against body. Execution: Pull lever away from body. Return and repeat. Adjust lever to opposite side and repeat with other arm. Comments: Adjust lever and body orientation to achieve full range of motion.
Alternative Exercises
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