How to Do
How to Do Internal Rotation Stretch Static Lying Shoulder
The internal rotation stretch static lying shoulder should begin with good posture to avoid injury. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward. Your core muscles should be activated to support your posture as you perform the exercise.
If any pain is experienced, immediately stop the internal rotation stretch static lying shoulder.
Beginning
Beginning Lying Shoulder Internal Rotation Stretch
1. Stack your shoulder underneath you while lying on your affected side.
2. Straighten your elbow out from your shoulder.
3. Bend your arm at the elbow and point your fingers up at the ceiling.
Movement
Lying Shoulder Internal Rotation Stretch Movement
1. Lie down on a sturdy surface with your knees bent. Grab a weight with the hand on the same side as your damaged shoulder. Make a straight angle with that arm (90 degrees).
2. Place your elbow on the ground.
3. Lower your forearm toward the floor, away from your body, while keeping your elbow at your side. Don't go all the way to the floor with your hand.
4. Return your forearm to your side slowly. Repeat.
5. Work your way up to 5–15 lifts.
Benefits
Lying Shoulder Internal Rotation Stretch Benefits
The sleeper stretch is a shoulder workout that increases range of motion and internal rotation. The infraspinatus and teres minor muscles of the rotator cuff are the muscles targeted. These muscles help to keep your shoulders stable.
Exercise Aliases
Lying Shoulder Internal, Lying Shoulder Internal Rotation.
