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How to Perform Side-Lying Dumbbell External Rotations w/ Abduction

ByMike Collins

Unlock your body's potential with the Side-Lying Dumbbell External Rotation w/ Abduction. Target key muscles like rotators, delts, and glutes for strength and mobility. Improve posture and aesthetics too! It may look easy but it takes focus to perfect form – don't give up! All we use are dumbbells; 2-3 sets of 12-15 reps on each side should do the trick. Enjoy sculpted shoulders, a perky bum, improved posture, and an air of confidence that says “I am invincible!” This exercise is low impact so it's great for those recovering from injury or who have been injured before. Persevere and unlock your full potential – be strong and be envied!

Exercise Instructions

  1. While keeping your elbow elevated and rigidly locked in a 90-degree angle, allow your upper arm to flex like the piston of a finely tuned engine that's exactly what it is! Your body is an amazing machine and this movement can help you unlock its full potential.
  2. Don't rely on your shoulder blade to take the strain – this is a movement of the arm. Resist the temptation to let your ribs flare out as you reach full rotation – no need to broadcast your accomplishments! Stay tight and controlled, remembering that quality beats quantity every time.
  3. Enjoy the sensation of power and strength emanating from your muscles like ripples on a pond – the side-lying dumbbell external rotation with abduction is a mighty exercise and one that should be savored.
  4. Don't rush – take your time to appreciate each repetition as you bring yourself closer to supreme fitness. You are in control!
  5. Take it from Me: there's no shortcut to success. Quality reps, a strong focus and unwavering dedication will lead you to the peak of physical perfection in due course. Push yourself further with each rep and revel in the power you create!

To sum it up, the external rotations a powerhouse exercise that can leave your shoulders feeling like a million bucks. While variations and progressions abound, it's important not to neglect rest and recovery, lest you fall prey to the dreaded injury monster. With proper form and technique, you'll be able to prevent a myriad of shoulder issues that would otherwise leave you feeling like a wounded unicorn. So, keep those dumbbells flying high and embrace the burn, for you are a true shoulder samurai, wielding your weapons of mass rotation with the fury of a thousand sandstorms. May your shoulders never tire and your gains never expire!