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Side Lying External Rotation

Equipment:Dumbbell

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Shoulders

Secondary

Upper Back

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Lie on your side with your top arm bent at a 90-degree angle, holding a light dumbbell.

  2. 2

    Keep your elbow tucked firmly against your side throughout the movement.

  3. 3

    Rotate your forearm upward until it is perpendicular to the floor, then slowly lower it back down.