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Shoulders

Cable Internal Rotation

Cable Internal Rotation (Start)Cable Internal Rotation (End)

A shoulder rotation drill using a cable at elbow height, training the internal rotators of the shoulder joint.

Primary musclesShoulders

Energy burned

≈ 17 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 3.0 kcal/min

Estimate range 13–21 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked6 %
Effort during a set4.3 MET
Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age

Machine / cable: about 15 % less than free weights.

Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.

Setup

  1. 1Set a pulley at elbow height and stand sideways with the working arm farther from the stack.
  2. 2Hold the handle with your elbow bent to 90 degrees, tucked at your side.
  3. 3Rotate your forearm out so it points away from your body.

How to perform

  1. 1Keep your elbow pinned to your side.
  2. 2Rotate your forearm across your stomach toward the stack.
  3. 3Pause at the end of the motion.
  4. 4Return slowly to the start position.

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