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1.01
StrengthBody weight

Rotator Cuff Warm-up

Intensity
10–20 reps
MET
2.8energy expenditure
Type
Strength

Target muscles

  • Shoulders100%
Language:RUEN

How to do it

Engage your abdominal muscles to keep your torso upright and still.

  1. 1

    Stand with your arms at your sides and elbows bent at 90 degrees.

  2. 2

    Keep your elbows close to your sides and rotate your forearms outward.

  3. 3

    Rotate your forearms back inward to the starting position.

  4. 4

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Expert tip

Focus on engaging the rotator cuff muscles by keeping the movements controlled and not using momentum.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Letting the elbows drift away from the sides
  • ✕Forcing the forearms past comfortable range
  • ✕Moving the upper arms instead of forearms
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