Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Cable Shoulder Internal Rotation.
The Cable Shoulder Internal Rotation is a rotator cuff exercise performed with the arm at the side and elbow bent at 90 degrees. The cable supplies consistent resistance as you rotate the forearm inward across the body, targeting the subscapularis — the primary shoulder internal rotator.
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The Cable Shoulder Internal Rotation is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.