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Dumbbell External Rotation

How to do it with good form, the muscles it works and what you need.

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Main muscle
Rotator Cuff
Also works
Mostly just that one
Equipment
Dumbbells

How to do it

  1. Lie on your side with a light dumbbell in your top hand, elbow bent 90° and resting on your side.
  2. Keep your elbow pinned and rotate your forearm up toward the ceiling.
  3. Lower slowly back across your belly.

Common mistakes

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