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Loop Band Shoulder External Rotation at 90

Bulletproof the back of your shoulder before you press.

Loop Band Shoulder External Rotation at 90 exercise demonstration
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How to do it

  1. Anchor the loop band at shoulder height and grab it with one hand.
  2. Raise that elbow out to shoulder height, bent 90 degrees.
  3. Keeping the elbow fixed, rotate your forearm up and back against the band.
  4. Return slowly without letting the elbow drift down.

The one cue that matters

Keep the upper arm parallel to the floor, move only at the shoulder.

Muscles worked

The Loop Band Shoulder External Rotation at 90 isolates the Shoulders — no passengers. That makes it a clean tool for adding targeted shoulders volume without extra fatigue.

FAQ

What muscles does the Loop Band Shoulder External Rotation at 90 work?

The Loop Band Shoulder External Rotation at 90 primarily works the Shoulders.

What if I can't do many reps yet?

Shorten the range or use an easier variation, and stop 1 to 2 reps before failure. Reps build fast when you train just shy of your limit.

One side at a time?

Yes, it's a unilateral movement. Start with your weaker side and match the reps with your stronger side so no side gets ahead.

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