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Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Cable External Rotation, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Infraspinatus, Teres minor |
| Also | Posterior deltoid |
Setup
Set the pulley at elbow height; a folded towel between elbow and ribs keeps the form honest.
How to do it well
- Elbow pinned to the side at 90 degrees
- Rotate the forearm outward
- Slow on the way back
Common mistakes
- Letting the elbow drift off the ribs
- Loading too heavy and twisting the torso
Free programs with Cable External Rotation
Similar exercises
- Dumbbell External Rotation
- Cuban Rotation
- Cable Front Raise
- Cable Internal Rotation
- Cable Lateral Raise
- Cable Upright Row
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.