Exercise of the Week: Prone External Rotation End-Range Lift-off to Internal Rotation

Written on September 18, 2021 at 7:28 am, by Eric Cressey

If you’re involved in any sport that requires a lot of precise control of the extreme external rotation position (as in throwing), here’s an advanced progression that you could benefit from trying. Many rotator cuff exercises focus on building strength/motor control/timing in positions that aren’t specific to the throwing motion, but this one forces athletes to be proficient in positions that really matter.

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