Cable Internal Rotation

The Cable Internal Rotation is a beginner cable exercise that primarily targets the Shoulders.

Muscles Worked

In Position

How to Do the Cable Internal Rotation

1. 1Sit next to a low pulley sideways (with legs stretched in front of you or crossed) and grasp the single hand cable attachment with the arm nearest to the cable. Tip: If you can adjust the pulley's height, you can use a flat bench to sit on instead.
2. 2Position the elbow against your side with the elbow bent at 90° and the arm pointing towards the pulley. This will be your starting position.
3. 3Pull the single hand cable attachment toward your body by internally rotating your shoulder until your forearm is across your abs. You will be creating an imaginary semi-circle. Tip: The forearm should be perpendicular to your torso at all times.
4. 4Slowly go back to the initial position.
5. 5Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions and then repeat the movement with the next arm.

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