Exercise

Cable Internal Rotation

Also known as: cable shoulder internal rotation, subscapularis cable, rotator cuff cable internal

Cable Internal Rotation — position 1Cable Internal Rotation — position 2

Cable Internal Rotation is a isolation exercise for the shoulders. Main target: anterior deltoid. Equipment: cable.

EquipmentCable
TypeIsolation
MovementPush
CategoryStrength

Muscles worked

How to do it

  1. Sit 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. Position 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. Pull 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. Slowly go back to the initial position.
  5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions and then repeat the movement with the next arm.

Similar exercises

Front Cable Raise
Cable
Anterior deltoid
Alternating Cable Shoulder Press
Cable
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Cable Shoulder Press
Cable
Anterior deltoid
Seated Cable Shoulder Press
Cable
Anterior deltoid
Face Pull
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Bent Over Low-Pulley Side Lateral
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Alternatives with other equipment

Dumbbell Shoulder Press
Dumbbell
Anterior deltoid
Standing Military Press
Barbell
Anterior deltoid
Car Drivers
Other
Anterior deltoid
Internal Rotation with Band
Bands
Anterior deltoid
Smith Incline Shoulder Raise
Smith machine
Anterior deltoid
Alternating Kettlebell Press
Kettlebell
Anterior deltoid
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