Subscapularis

WITH M3

Cable Internal Rotation

Instructions

Preparation

Sit with side to low pulley. Grasp cable stirrup with near arm. Position elbow against side with elbow bent approximately 90°.

Execution

Pull cable stirrup toward body by internally rotating shoulder until forearm is across belly. Return and repeat. Continue with opposite arm.

Comments

Maintain elbow against side and fixed elbow position throughout exercise. Exercise may be performed standing with a medium high pulley

Muscles

Target: The primary muscle intended for exercise

• Subscapularis (Rotator Cuff, Back)

Synergists: A muscle that assists another muscle to accomplish a movement.

• Pectoralis Major, Sternal (Chest, Lower Pecs)

  

   
• Pectoralis Major, Clavicular (Chest (Upper),Upper Pecs)

• Latissimus Dorsi (Back (Middle, Outer), Lats)

  

   
• Teres Major (Back (Outer), Lats little helper)

  

   
• Deltoid, Anterior (Shoulder (Front), Front Delts)

Stabilizers: A muscle that contracts with no significant movement to maintain a posture or fixate a joint.

• Pectoralis Minor (Chest, Shoulder)

  

   
• Rhomboids (Back (Middle)

  

   
• Levator Scapulae (Shoulder (Upper), Neck (Rear))

  

   
• Wrist Flexors (Forearm (Inner), Hand Flexors)