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Side-Lying Eccentric Shoulder External Rotation

Also called Eccentric ER.

Side-Lying Eccentric Shoulder External Rotation: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Lie on the nonworking side with a towel under the working elbow. Begin with the forearm vertical and slowly lower the dumbbell across the abdomen while keeping the upper arm against the side.

Body region
Shoulder
Position
Side Lying
Equipment
Light Dumbbell; Towel
Recovery phase
Mid recovery
Purpose
Strengthening

Used in home programs for

  • Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy

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