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Shoulder External Rotation Training for Better Mechanics
Use banded external-rotation drills to actively turn the shoulder outward, often by anchoring a band, stepping away to create tension, and rotating to neutral or slightly beyond with brief control. The goal is to counter the everyday internal-rotation bias, improve shoulder mechanics, and help reduce impingement risk by strengthening the muscles that stabilize and position the joint.
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“So we're not just talking about moving your thumbs away from your belly button out. For those just listening, we're talking about getting the elbows in a bit more as those thumbs go out, the shoulders externally rotating as well.”
huberman · Build Muscle, Great Posture & Resilience to Injury | Jeff Cavaliere · May 25, 2026 · 55:24 · open ↗
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