How to do it
Draw your shoulder blade down and back to stabilize the joint.
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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in one hand.
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Abduct your arm to the side so that your elbow is at shoulder height and bent at 90 degrees.
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Rotate your shoulder, bringing the dumbbell towards your body while keeping your elbow stationary.
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Slowly return to the starting position.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching arms.
Expert tip
Keep your elbow at a 90-degree angle and pinned to your side to isolate the rotator cuff muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Dropping the elbow below shoulder height
- ✕Rotating the torso instead of the shoulder
- ✕Bending the wrist during the rotation