Lever Shoulder Internal Rotation
The Lever Shoulder Internal Rotation primarily works the Subscapularis, with secondary activation of the Anterior Deltoid, Brachialis, Latissimus Dorsi, Pectoralis Major (Clavicular), Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Teres Major and stabilizer support from the Wrist Flexors. It is a machine isolation exercise at beginner difficulty.
A machine isolation pull exercise targeting the Subscapularis.
| Equipment | Machine |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Isolation |
| Force | Pull |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Subscapularis |
| Secondary | Anterior Deltoid, Brachialis, Latissimus Dorsi, Pectoralis Major (Clavicular), Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Teres Major |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Subscapularis (back)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Anterior Deltoid (shoulders)
- Secondary Muscle Brachialis (biceps)
- Secondary Muscle Latissimus Dorsi (back)
- Secondary Muscle Pectoralis Major (Clavicular) (chest)
- Secondary Muscle Pectoralis Major (Sternal) (chest)
- Secondary Muscle Teres Major (back)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Wrist Flexors (forearms)
Instructions
- Preparation: Place elbow on forearm pad and grasp handle with upper arm to side of body and forearm away from body. Execution: Pull lever toward 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.
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