Exercise
Cable Internal Rotation
Also known as: cable shoulder internal rotation, subscapularis cable, rotator cuff cable internal


Cable Internal Rotation is a isolation exercise for the shoulders. Main target: anterior deltoid. Equipment: cable.
How to do it
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Slowly go back to the initial position.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions and then repeat the movement with the next arm.
Similar exercises

Front Cable Raise
Cable
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Alternating Cable Shoulder Press
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Cable Shoulder Press
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Seated Cable Shoulder Press
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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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