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Shoulder External Rotation, Isometric (Strength)

  1. Bend your right arm in front of your body, palm up. Hold your right wrist with your left hand.

  2. Try to push your right arm outward, while pulling back with your left arm. Try not to let either arm move. Push and pull both arms firmly in opposite directions.

  3. Hold for 5 seconds. Then relax.

  4. Repeat 5 times.

  5. Switch sides and repeat if instructed.

  6. Repeat this exercise 3 times a day, or as instructed.

Woman doing external rotation shoulder exercise.

Online Medical Reviewer: Stacey Wojcik MBA BSN RN
Online Medical Reviewer: Thomas N Joseph MD
Online Medical Reviewer: Trina Bellendir PT
Date Last Reviewed: 3/1/2022
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