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Cable Internal Rotation

An isolation cable exercise for the subscapularis.

  • Shoulders
  • Cable
  • Isolation

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Muscles worked

MainSubscapularis
AlsoPectoralis major

Setup

Stand side-on to a pulley set at elbow height, working arm nearest the stack.

How to do it well

  • Elbow pinned at 90 degrees
  • Rotate the forearm across the body
  • Keep the wrist neutral

Common mistakes

  • Using the chest to press instead of rotating
  • Rushing the eccentric

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.