Shoulders exercise
Loop Band External Rotation
Light-load shoulder rotation for the rotator cuff. The band provides resistance throughout the range of motion.
- Primary muscleShoulders
- EquipmentResistance band
- TypeIsolation
- LevelBeginner
- Shoulders
- Resistance band
How to do the Loop Band External Rotation
4 steps, in the order you do them.
- Secure the band at the indicated point and set up with tension from the start of the movement.
- Rotate your forearm from the shoulder, with your elbow tucked against your body and bent at 90°.
- Return slowly without moving your torso.
- Repeat at a controlled pace without using momentum.
Muscles worked
Common Loop Band External Rotation mistakes
What goes wrong most often when you do the Loop Band External Rotation, and how to fix it.
Your elbow comes away from your body as you rotate.
Put a folded towel between your elbow and your torso and squeeze it so it doesn't fall.
The band is anchored above or below your elbow.
Anchor the band at elbow height, to your side, so it pulls horizontally.
Your torso twists to move your hand farther out.
Keep your chest facing forward and rotate only as far as your elbow stays tucked in.
Alternatives to the Loop Band External Rotation
They work the shoulders with other equipment, including options for training at home.
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Loop Band External Rotation work?
The Loop Band External Rotation works mainly the shoulders.