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Outward arm turns (external rotation)

Part of Shoulder pain

Line drawing showing the exercise Outward arm turns (external rotation)
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How to do it

Stand with your elbow bent at a right angle and tucked against your side. A rolled towel between your elbow and your ribs helps. Keeping the elbow at your side, slowly turn your forearm outwards, away from your belly. Return slowly.

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