Shoulder Internal Rotation


Developing the Muscles of the Shoulder

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Shoulder Internal Rotation

 

1)      Start in a neutral position with your feet shoulder width apart.

 

 

2)      While keeping your elbow at your side , position your dumbbell to the outside of your body for the first movement. 

 

 

3)      Slowly rotate your arm at the elbow pulling it in towards your body.

 

 

4)      While keeping a 90 degree angle at the elbow bring your arm in until the dumbbell softly presses against your chest.

 

 

5)      Hold for a short duration (1-2 seconds) and return to starting position. Switch arms and repeat.

 

 

Muscles Worked:  Shoulders (Subscapularis)