Strengthens the internal rotator muscles of the shoulder, crucial for balanced shoulder health and performance. Performed at a 90-degree angle, it complements the external rotation exercise for comprehensive rotator cuff conditioning.
Position the cable to shoulder height and stand perpendicular to the cable with your feet shoulder width apart.
Grab ahold of the cable handle with the outside hand and keep the elbow (bent at 90 degrees) fixed in align with your shoulder at an 90 degree abduction.
Begin with your wrist directly above your elbow then bring the handle downward until the wrist in the same plane as your elbow and shoulder. Keep your wrist straight and fixed throughout the movement.
Control the movement back to the starting position and repeat.
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