The RC muscles are each used in a variety of upper extremity movements including flexion, abduction, internal rotation and external rotation. They are essential players in almost every …

Jul 25, 2025 · Shoulder stability is key to preventing injury. The rotator cuff muscles, particularly the infraspinatus and teres minor, are the primary external rotators. They work to keep the …

Dec 7, 2025 · Discover the muscles responsible for shoulder external rotation, their anatomy, and function in this comprehensive guide. Learn how they work together.

Dec 11, 2025 · The primary responsibility for external rotation falls to two rotator cuff muscles: the infraspinatus and the teres minor. These muscles are positioned on the posterior (back) side …

These exercises and more detailed programming are included in our Shoulder Strength Program. With that said, here are the top 6 shoulder exercises to strengthen your infraspinatus, build …

Nov 6, 2024 · This blog post is a comprehensive guide on how to increase the amount of external rotation in the shoulder.

Aug 12, 2025 · External shoulder rotations strengthen your rear delts as well as infraspinatus and teres minor, two other rotator cuff muscles that stabilize your shoulder blades. They are a …

Aug 21, 2024 · Shoulder external rotation is a movement of the arm or upper arm joint in which the humerus (humerus) rotates outward or laterally away from the midline of the body. This …

- the posterior rotator cuff is important for maintenance of necessary force couples in axial (transverse) and coronal planes.

Sep 10, 2024 · External rotation refers to the movement of turning your upper arm outward, away from the center of your body. This rotation occurs primarily at the shoulder joint, controlled by …