Bodyweight Lying Shoulder External Rotation (female)

Bodyweight Lying Shoulder External Rotation demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Lie down on your side on a flat surface
  • 2Position your elbow at a 90-degree angle, close to your body
  • 3Rotate your arm at the shoulder, lifting your forearm until it's vertical
  • 4Lower your forearm back to its starting position
  • 5Repeat the exercise on the both sides

Tips:

  • Keep your elbow tucked closely to your side to isolate the shoulder muscles
  • Control the movement both when lifting and lowering the forearm
  • Don't lift your elbow off the floor
  • Remember to breathe: exhale when lifting and inhale when lowering

Bodyweight Lying Shoulder External Rotation Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs