Fitness
Shoulder External Rotation for Racket Athletes
Shoulder external rotation for racket athletes balances serve-heavy internal rotation with cuff endurance—bands or cables for stable overhead mechanics.
Shoulder external rotation for racket athletes strengthens the rotator cuff and rear delt to balance high-volume internal rotation from serves and overheads. Band or cable external rotations at neutral and ninety-degree abduction, two to three sets of twelve to twenty, support stable hitting positions.
Not a replacement for scapular strength and thoracic mobility.
Common questions
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How heavy should external rotation be?
Light to moderate—control and burn in the cuff, not max weight. Heavy rows and pulls already load the shoulder; external work is endurance and balance.
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