Shoulder External Rotation

Purpose: To work the rhomboids and external muscles of the rotator cuff and to aid in scapular stability. 

Instructions:  Stand with a rolled up towel under your affected arm, set your shoulder, and hold a theraband with your arm across your body.  Rotate your arm to about 90 degrees straight in front of you - keeping your shoulder stable. Return to the start. Do 3 sets of 10, giving yourself a rest between each set. 

​Common Errors: Not setting your shoulder first so it rounds forward. Prepare first! The towel helps reinforce keeping your elbow tucked against your body, and will fall if your elbow comes away.