Exercise technique

cable seated shoulder internal rotation

The cable seated shoulder internal rotation is an isolation exercise targeting the deltoids and rotator cuff muscles. It is performed seated, using a cable machine to provide resistance as you internally rotate your shoulder.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Sit on a bench or chair facing the cable machine with your feet flat on the ground.
  2. Hold the cable handle with your arm extended straight out in front of you, parallel to the ground.
  3. Keep your elbow slightly bent and your shoulder blades pulled back and down.
  4. Slowly rotate your arm inward, bringing the cable handle towards the center of your body.
  5. Pause for a moment at the end of the movement, then slowly return to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch arms.

Which other muscles are involved?

Rotator cuff, Triceps.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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