BEST Rotator Cuff Exercises? (Not What You Think!)

In this video, I discuss 3 ways to train your rotator cuff muscles and provide guidelines for how to program these exercises into your routine.

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Intro - 0:00
What is the Rotator Cuff? - 0:10
Exercise Category #1 - 1:54
Exercise Category #2 - 4:59
Exercise Category #3 - 8:43
Sample Program - 10:26
Summary - 11:08

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Disclaimer: The information presented is not intended as medical advice or to be a substitute for medical counseling but intended for entertainment purposes only. If you are experiencing pain, please seek the appropriate healthcare professional.

[ERehab]

Thanks for watching! What exercise(s) are you going to add to your routine? Comment below!

[itsjogee]

Don’t mind me - 👀

external rotation CHOOSE 1 -
2:08 - lying external rotstion
2:22 Cable rotation
2:55 Elbow on knee rotation
3:19 loop band

If you do activities with overhead do ONE OF THESE:👇

3:51 prone external rotation 90/90
4/12 cable or band external rotation 90/90

Exercise category 1👇

4:40 shoulder cable internal rotation

Exercise category 2👇

Angel progression:
Level 1: 5:10
Level 2: 5:22
Level 3: 5:34
Level 4: 5:50

Lateral raise progression:
Level 1: 6:45
Level 2: 6:58

Scraption progressio:
Level 1: 7:24
Level 2: 7:43
Level 3: 7:58

Exercise category 3 👇
Compound exercises
Pushups - 8:58

Overhead press: 9:22

Inverted row- 9:46

Pull up: 10:07

[justinpliskowski]

The amazing thing about the rotator cuff, is that it can be extremely undeveloped and sore for essentially forever and you can still functionally work the biceps, triceps, and delts. I was suffering from this annoying "minor" pain in my one arm for the longest time and it would seemingly come and go. What I realized is that poor form from fatigue would result in minor twisting in exercises that targeted the arms and shoulders. This would trigger the rotator cuff and cause the pain. It wasn't until I started working out the minor muscles that the pain started feeling better and eventually went away. These muscle exercises might look stupid, but in reality these are probably the most important muscles in the entire arm.

[joneastelow]

After keeping fit for 40 years (Now 58) I wish all those years ago we had access to this "bible" of information. I am in the process of getting the mobility and stability back in both of my shoulders after various injuries, and when you try these exercises and look deep into the subject you realize how important they are!! Great delivery and subscribe..Cheers.

[yahboiwillx]

This the best vid I have seen. I love that there is no fluff and excessive talking. You get right to the point and thoroughly explain the exercises.

[Allegro_Giusto]

Best video I’ve seen that encompasses the while shoulder movement in one package. I’ve had a shoulder injury for so long and I’m pretty sure it begins with my Teres Minor. Although I knew some of these exercises, I didn’t think of combining like you explained, and the fleshed out explanation filled in some minor details that are easy to not think of. Fantastic video and a God send for me..thank you!

[zecalimazeca]

What great teaching. Congratulations. As a violinist, I need this so badly. I don't have any words to thank you. Greetings from Brazil. (subscribing immediately)

[BodyFixExercises]

Great video. 💗 Traditional Rotator Cuff isolation exercises alone don't address the CAUSE. I had rotator cuff issues for several years and discovered that a lack of upward rotation of the scapula was the underlying cause. (With a lack of upward rotation of the scapula there is less roof space in the shoulder, so the rotator cuff muscles have to work waaay too much.) That was the cause in my case and I believe is the cause in most cases. Exercises for serratus anterior and the lower traps to activate them and strengthen them increased the upward rotation of the scapula and... Shizam! Adios shoulder issues!👍

[charlesriley]

Really appreciate your video. This is something i can really follow now, 6 months post, rotator cuff surgery

[jasonharte-reynders]

These are GREAT!!!. I really love the progressions to made for banded angels. I have always wanted to do these but felt like I could never work my way to doing the full movement with proper form. Keep up the awesome work! 🙌🏼

[nicolaspina]

I was investigating about shoulder exercises to fix my pain until I found this video. I think it´s the most clear and well classified video. Also, the week plan sample is awesome. Thank you so much!

[therealelalfredo]

Your channel always provides so much amazing, evidence based content. You are doing valuable work, thank you for that!

[jimmarshall]

Great video showing all the shoulder I had a long-term shoulder injury that was diagnosed as a rota cuff injury, in actual fact it was bicep tendinitis and I eventually ruptured it leaving me with what is known as a pop eye bicep.... The upshot is 2 wks after rupturing my bicep my shoulder problem disappeared! I have a slightly weaker right arm but I'm now pain free.

[juanmartinpayne]

I like the way you present the exercises. The variety and purposes of them make the whole video very helpful.

[KeenyNewton]

Excellent video. To the point and clear routines. I like the comparison between how we dedicate a day to arms/biceps and same needs to be done for rotator cuffs.

[kevinfrench]

Thanks for the video! It was well organized and clean. Very professional. What I learned from your knowledge is that I can base shoulder training off rotator cuff exercises. I am looking forward to trying my new shoulder routine. This is a very helpful video. Excellent work!

[ununhexium]

This is a really good video... Thank you. I have been trying to fix my issues on my own when physical therapy didn't provide much for me. This is way more comprehensive and gives me a guideline. Because I started so weak & with so much pain, I've been opting for isolation exercises and building up to compound movements. I find compound movements risk aggravating the issue. But I will use your suggestions. This video will be my bible until my bicep tendons stop hurting. 🙏

[Jenova]

This is the greatest video ive ever seen about shoulder and rotator cuff exercises! It has everything in it, i can just take this and plan my complete shoulder workout just from this piece of compressed information. Good job!

[ThatsWhatSheSaid]

Dude, this video was freakin AMAZING! You provided me with several new rotator cuff workouts and variations to try at the gym. Going to check out more of your videos and subscribe. Thank you!

[goldenavatar]

Oh my God.. what did I just bump into.
Instant subscribe. I am going to analyze the video and make a schedule.
This is exactly what I needed to see.

Currently I am 26 years old, 170cm, about 40kgs. Way below healthy BMI..
Thank You so much for running this channel! I will make sure to check out your other videos and your blog as well.