Shoulders · Bodyweight

PVC Shoulder External Rotation

Light pipe, big payoff for shoulder health.

PVC Shoulder External Rotation exercise demonstration
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How to do it

  1. Hold a PVC pipe with both hands, elbows tucked and bent 90 degrees.
  2. Keep your elbows pinned to your sides.
  3. Rotate your forearms outward, opening the pipe across your body.
  4. Return slowly to the start.

The one cue that matters

Keep elbows glued to your ribs, all movement comes from the shoulders.

Muscles worked

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

FAQ

What muscles does the PVC Shoulder External Rotation work?

The PVC Shoulder External Rotation 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.

How many sets and reps of PVC Shoulder External Rotation?

For most lifters 3 to 4 working sets. Pick the rep range that fits your goal and progress the load when the top of the range feels owned.

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