Dumbbell Side Lying Internal Rotation (on a bench) (male)

Dumbbell Side Lying Internal Rotation demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Lie on your side on a flat bench with your shoulder on the edge
  • 2Hold a dumbbell in your upper hand with your elbow bent at 90 degrees, perpendicular to the floor
  • 3Slowly rotate your arm at the shoulder to bring the dumbbell towards the floor
  • 4Pause for a moment then slowly bring the dumbbell back to the starting position
  • 5Repeat the movement for the required number of repetitions and then switch to the other side

Tips:

  • Keep your elbow pressed against your side during the movement
  • Control the speed of the lift to ensure the targeted muscles are fully engaged
  • Breath out on the way down and inhale on the way up
  • Do not overstretch, stop the rotation as soon as you feel a good stretch in the shoulder

Dumbbell Side Lying Internal Rotation Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs