Cuban Rotation

A dumbbell exercise for the infraspinatus and posterior deltoid.

  • Shoulders
  • Dumbbell

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Muscles worked

MainInfraspinatus, Posterior deltoid
AlsoUpper back

Setup

Very light dumbbells; also done with a light bar or a band.

How to do it well

  • Upper arms out level with the shoulders, elbows bent
  • Rotate the forearms up until vertical
  • Lower slowly back to pointing at the floor

Common mistakes

  • Dropping the elbows
  • Using a heavy dumbbell

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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.