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Band external rotation

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2.5 MET
≈ 31 kcal per 10 min at 75 kg

How to do it

  1. Elbow pinned to your side at 90°.
  2. Rotate the forearm outward against the band.
  3. Return slowly.

Coaching cues

  • Elbow glued to ribs
  • Slow on the way back

Common mistakes

  • Elbow drifting
  • Using momentum

Muscles worked

front view of the muscular system
front
back view of the muscular system
back
  • Shoulders

Primary: Shoulders

Equipment

Resistance bands or Cable machine