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Bodyweight Standing Scapular External Rotation

Improve shoulder mobility & posture with Bodyweight Standing Scapular External Rotation. Do it anywhere!

The Bodyweight Standing Scapular External Rotation mainly works the shoulders, with help from the back and traps. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.

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Bodyweight Standing Scapular External Rotation Muscles Worked

Primary

Rear Shoulder (Delts) (posterior deltoid); Rotator Cuff (infraspinatus)

Secondary

Rhomboids (Shoulder Blade) (rhomboids, major & minor); Mid Traps (trapezius, middle fibers)

How to do the Bodyweight Standing Scapular External Rotation

Starting Position:

  1. Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart.

  2. Keep your knees slightly bent and your feet flat on the ground.

  3. Engage your core muscles to maintain stability.

  4. Position your arms at your sides with your elbows bent at a 90-degree angle, palms facing towards you.

Movement:

  1. Slowly rotate your arms outward, keeping your elbows close to your body.

  2. Ensure that your forearms move away from your body while your elbows remain stationary.

  3. Rotate to the point where you feel a stretch in your shoulders, but do not push to the point of discomfort.

  4. Hold the end position for a moment, squeezing your shoulder blades together.

  5. Slowly return to the starting position by reversing the movement.

Repetitions:

  • Perform 10-15 repetitions.

  • Aim for 2-3 sets, resting for about 30 seconds between sets.

Tips:

  • Focus on controlled movements rather than speed.

  • Maintain good posture throughout the exercise.

  • If you experience any pain, stop and reassess your form.

Bodyweight Standing Scapular External Rotation FAQs

What muscles does the Bodyweight Standing Scapular External Rotation work?

The Bodyweight Standing Scapular External Rotation mainly works the shoulders, with help from the back and traps. The main muscles are the posterior deltoid and infraspinatus.

What equipment do you need for the Bodyweight Standing Scapular External Rotation?

None. The Bodyweight Standing Scapular External Rotation is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.

What are some Bodyweight Standing Scapular External Rotation variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Arm-Up Rotator Stretch, Bodyweight Lying Shoulder External Rotation, Bodyweight Standing Outer Push and Bodyweight Standing Scapula Row.

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