Overhead External Rotation in Prone

ShoulderStrengthening
Overhead External Rotation in Prone

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Description

Lie in a prone position with the arm positioned above your head, elbow resting on the floor, and a weighted ball in your hand. Slowly rotate your wrist to bring your thumb toward the ceiling and rotate your shoulder outward, moving your hand as far upward as possible before returning in a controlled manner to the starting position.

Settings

Equipment
Small Ball
Positions
Prone Position
Muscle groups
Shoulder external rotators
Difficulty
Moderate
Movement
Lateral Rotation
Contraction mode
ConcentricEccentric

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