Towel Standing External Slide Rotation
The Towel Standing External Slide Rotation mainly works the shoulders. You'll need: chair and towel.
Required Equipment
Towel Standing External Slide Rotation Muscles Worked
Primary
Rotator Cuff (infraspinatus); Small Rotator (teres minor)
Secondary
Rear Shoulder (Delts) (posterior deltoid)
How to do the Towel Standing External Slide Rotation
Stand tall beside a smooth surface or box with a folded towel placed underneath your forearm.
Bend your elbow to ninety degrees, keeping your upper arm gently tucked against your side and your palm facing inward.
Keep your torso steady and slowly slide your forearm outward away from your midline.
Pause for a brief moment when you feel your shoulder rotate outward fully.
Control the motion as you slide your arm back to the starting position.
Towel Standing External Slide Rotation FAQs
What muscles does the Towel Standing External Slide Rotation work?
The Towel Standing External Slide Rotation mainly works the shoulders. The main muscles are the infraspinatus and teres minor.
What equipment do you need for the Towel Standing External Slide Rotation?
Chair and towel.
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