Dumbbell External Rotation

Dumbbell External Rotation demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand straight, hold a dumbbell in one hand with your arm bent at a right angle and your elbow tucked into your side.
  • 2Rotate your arm, keeping your elbow still, until your hand is facing forward.
  • 3Hold this position for a moment before slowly returning your hand to the starting position.
  • 4Repeat on the other arm.
  • 5Do the desired number of repetitions.

Tips:

  • Keep your elbow close to your body at all times.
  • Rotate only your forearm; the rest of your arm should remain stationary.
  • Do not use excessively heavy weights for this exercise as it could strain your shoulder.
  • Control the movement both up and down - don't let the weight drop rapidly.

Dumbbell External Rotation Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs