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Machine Internal Rotation

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Muscles worked

High load
Rotator cuff
Low load
Chest and Lats

Primary muscles

Secondary muscles

How to do it

Adjust the shoulder-rotation machine so its pivot aligns with your shoulder and your elbow rests on the pad. With a light load, rotate your forearm inward through a controlled range, then return slowly. Keep your upper arm and torso still.

Form cues

  • Keep your elbow against the pad.
  • Rotate without turning your torso.
  • Return slowly.

Safety

Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:

ShoulderElbowWrist

This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.