How to do it
Exhale slowly as you rotate outward to deepen the stretch.
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Stand with your arms at your sides and elbows bent at 90 degrees.
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Keeping your elbows close to your body, rotate your forearms outward.
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Hold the position for 15-30 seconds.
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Slowly return to the starting position.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your elbow close to your side throughout the movement to isolate the rotator cuff muscles effectively.
Common mistakes
- ✕Shrugging the shoulders up toward the ears
- ✕Leaning the torso backward during rotation
- ✕Forcing the forearms past 90 degrees outward