External Rotation with Band

Reinforce healthy shoulders with this banded rotation drill.

This movement is a staple for shoulder health, commonly used by athletes and lifters to warm up or recover from injury. It builds control in external rotation and reinforces proper alignment.

Instructions

  1. Anchor a resistance band at elbow height and stand sideways to it.
  2. Hold the band in your outer hand with your elbow bent 90 degrees and pressed to your side.
  3. Rotate your arm outward while keeping your elbow in place.
  4. Pause briefly at the end of your range, then return slowly.