Shoulder External Rotation

The added top-arm reach and palm rotation can help loosen a shoulder with limited external rotation. The external-rotation arm component may help improve shoulder mobility specifically when external rotation is limited. The top-arm reach and palm rotation add an external-rotation component to the exercise. The elbow rotates as part of the external rotation action. Lifting the arm with the thumb pointed toward the ceiling creates an externally rotated shoulder position. The externally rotated arm position is held statically while performing the breathing pattern. The external rotation movement is compared to an arm rotating around a spit, like a rotisserie chicken. While the top arm reaches upward, the palm is rotated upward toward the head. The activity is designed to restore shoulder external rotation. The drill emphasizes controlled shoulder external rotation. The arm is externally rotated while being kept reached long.