When you think of a rotator cuff exercise, you probably picture some type of external rotation move.
While these exercises are great and should be used, I’ve been playing with and have had success using a new type of exercise that I call the “Twisting Wall Press”.
This one is going to be a staple in my healthy shoulders diet for myself and those I work with.
It’s different than your typical rotator cuff exercises because it’s a closed chain vs. an open chain movement (I explain more about this and the benefits in the vid).
The rotator cuff stabilizes your shoulder girdle and ensures the scapula (shoulder blade) and humerus (upper arm bone) move in concert with each other and this exercise trains this ability very well.
Watch the vid and try it out with me then let me know what you think or if you’ve got any questions.
I’d definitely add this exercise in either at the start or end – it’s gentle and non-fatiguing but will help you activate the rotator cuff and scapular stabilizer muscles for proper movement patterning as part of your warmup, or ensure proper patterning/posture post-workout.