There are three common rotator cuff exercises used by rehab and exercise specialists. These exercises target the four muscles of the rotator cuff:
- External Rotations – For strengthening and conditioning of the infraspinatus and teres minor muscles.
- Internal Rotations – For strengthening and conditioning of the subscapularis muscle (non-specific).
- Full Can Exercise – For selective strengthening and conditioning of the supraspinatus muscle.
The most common way to do these exercises is to do 3 sets of 10-15 repetitions. They can be done with a dumbbell, pulley / cable machine, or resistance tube.
Here are three very effective variations you can use with your rotator cuff exercises:
