When
some one wants to workout out their shoulders they typically think of
doing some deltoid, pec, and trap exercises. While these major muscles
are important, none are as important as the rotator cuff
muscles. Chances are you have heard of the rotator cuff but may not
necessarily know what it is or its function. The rotator cuff is made
up of a series of smaller muscles and ligaments that stabilize the
shoulder through the many different movements it can perform. For
example in order to reach behind your body to put on a coat or snap a
bra, your shoulder lifts and rotates in the joint. This is typically no
problem for a strong rotator cuff but if the muscles become weak
because of injury, inactivity, or improper technique even the basic
daily activity can become difficult. Here are some simple exercises you
can do to strengthen your rotator cuff. Perform each with a light
weight and a tempo of 10 seconds each rep. 1 set of 50 for each.
Internal rotation:
External Rotation:
Front dumb bell raise: 
Angled dumb bell raise: 
Lateral dumb bell raise: 
Extension: 
Questions or comments please email Kevin Hansen, CSCS at khansen.fit@gmail.com or stop by the Snohomish Team Fitness
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